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Written question asked by Andrew Mackinlay (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 March 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 March 2003. It was answered by Robin Cook (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 March 2003 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, What plans he has to propose allowing the appearance in the House of ministers that are not Members of the House (a) to answer questions and (b) to pilot legislation for which they are responsible. (Failed OPQ). - I have no such plans and I have not previously been invited to bring forward such plans.
Answer

Andrew Mackinlay: To ask the President of the Council what plans he has to propose allowing the appearance in the House of Ministers that are not Members of the House (a) to answer questions and (b) to pilot legislation for which they are responsible. [101899] Mr. Robin Cook: I have no such plans and I have not previously been invited to bring forward such plans.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
401 c153-4W; 101899
Session
2002-03
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Accountability Legislation Ministers Parliamentary questions
Link
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