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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Danny Alexander (Liberal Democrat). It was answered by Jack Straw (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 March 2010 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Members of Parliament (Recall)

Question
What recent representations he has received on proposals for a system for constituents to recall hon. Members.
Answer

The Government have received 74 items of correspondence calling for the introduction of a recall law. We are committed to legislating for a recall mechanism in the new Parliament, and I look forward to discussions with other parties, with a view to reaching an agreed solution.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
508 c118-9 
323389 
Session
2009-10
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Related items
Members of Parliament (Recall)
Tuesday, 23 March 2010
Oral question time interventions
House of Commons
Subjects
Conduct Members
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk