Written question asked by Oliver Heald (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 January 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 January 2005. It was answered by Lord Hain (Labour) on Monday, 17 January 2005 on behalf of the Leader of the House of Commons.

Leader of the House of Commons

Question: To ask the Leader of the House, how many (a) written and (b) oral submissions of evidence were made to each pre-legislative scrutiny committee held since 1997; and how many were submitted by (i) individuals, (ii) voluntary sector groups, (iii) statutory sector organisations, (iv) employers and (v) employer organisations. - Inc ref to Library's Standard Note on pre-legislative scrutiny on Parliament website and fact that info involves disproportionate cost.

Answer: Mr. Heald: To ask the Leader of the House how many (a) written and (b) oral submissions of evidence were made to each pre-legislative scrutiny committee held since 1997; and how many were submitted by (i) individuals, (ii) voluntary sector groups, (iii) statutory sector organisations, (iv) employers and (v) employer organisations. [208671] Mr. Hain: Pre-legislative scrutiny has been undertaken by a variety of different committees, in both Houses. A helpful list is provided in the Library's Standard Note on pre-legislative scrutiny (SN/PC/2822, available on the internet at http://www.parliament.uk/ works/notes on parliament and constitution.cfm.) The information requested is obtainable from the published reports of these Committees, but could be collated only at disproportionate cost. The annual Sessional Return also provides relevant information, though not categorised in the form requested.

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