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Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 23 October 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 October 2000. It was answered by Baroness Beckett (Labour) on Thursday, 26 October 2000 on behalf of the Leader of the House of Commons.


President of the Council;Leader of the House of Commons

Question
To ask the President of the Council, if she will bring forward proposals to change the method of election of Speakers.
Answer

Mr. Baker: To ask the President of the Council if she will bring forward proposals to change the method of election of Speakers. [134662] Mrs. Beckett: This is a matter which falls within the remit of either the Procedure Committee or the Select Committee on Modernisation of the House of Commons, or perhaps both. If such a Committee or Committees comes forward with proposals, they can then be put before the House.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
355 c182W; 134662
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Elections Parliamentary procedure Speaker
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk