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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Nicholas Winterton (Conservative). It was answered by Baroness Keeley (Labour) on Thursday, 11 March 2010 on behalf of the Leader of the House of Commons.


Report Stage of Legislation

Question
If she will bring forward proposals for the amendment of Standing Orders to prevent programme motions applying to the Report stage of legislation.
Answer

The House has recently agreed to new procedures for managing its own business, including establishing a House Business Committee in the next Parliament. That Committee would make decisions about scheduling business, including the Report stage of Bills. I know that the hon. Gentleman will not be here to see the new Committee operate, but I am sure that he is pleased, as we are, with our progress on Commons reform.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
507 c426-7 
321528 
Session
2009-10
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Timetabling of bills
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk