Written question asked by Oliver Letwin (Conservative) on Monday, 6 July 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 July 1998. It was answered by Baroness Taylor of Bolton (Labour) on Thursday, 9 July 1998 on behalf of the President of the Council.

President of the Council

Question: To ask the President of the Council, what proposals she plans to make regarding the ability of honourable Members to ask questions of Ministers on matters that have been devolved to the National Assembly of Wales following the election of the Assembly.

Answer: Mr. Letwin: To ask the President of the Council what proposals she plans to make regarding the ability of hon. Members to ask questions of Ministers on matters that have been devolved to the National Assembly for Wales following the election of the Assembly. [49711] Mrs. Ann Taylor: I have no immediate proposals for any change in the procedure for questions. I understand that the Procedure Committee will be conducting an inquiry into the implications for the House of devolution. Any suggestions from the hon. Member will be welcome. The Government will consider carefully any recommendations the Committee makes.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 315 c579W; 49711
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Devolved matters Devolution House of Commons National Assembly for Wales Parliamentary procedure Reform Procedure Committee Parliamentary questions