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Proceeding contribution from Eric Forth (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 23 January 2003. It occurred during Business statement on President of the Council;Leader of the House of Commons.


President of the Council;Leader of the House of Commons

Business statement for 27 to 31 January. 1st supplementary on effect of procedural reforms on time for legislative debates, particularly on Thursdays, and when statements are added to the business, seeking protected time for legislation; use of written statements for important policy changes allowing no questions to the executive and continuing leaks to the media in advance of statements to the House. (List of outstanding reports of the Public Accounts Committee for debate on 29 January given in Daily Part).


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
398 c435-40 
Session
2002-03
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Disclosure of information Debates Legislation Division of time Ministerial statements Written statements
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk