Written question asked by Tony Lloyd (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 February 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 February 2005. It was answered by Phil Woolas (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 February 2005 on behalf of the Privy Council.

Privy Council

Question: To ask the Leader of the House, if he will bring forward proposals to increase opportunities for honourable Members to debate matters affecting the English regions. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Tony Lloyd: To ask the Leader of the House if he will bring forward proposals to increase opportunities for hon. Members to debate matters affecting the English regions. [214443] Mr. Woolas: My right hon. Friend the Leader of the House is open to suggestion on this, as on other matters. In particular, he would be very willing to consider any suggested topics of regional interest suitable for debate in the Standing Committee on Regional Affairs.

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