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Speaker's ruling from Speaker in the House of Commons on Thursday, 10 May 2001.

: Ruling that "Questions die when we come to Dissolution

Ruling that "Questions die when we come to Dissolution. However, I will encourage Ministers to answer parliamentary questions tabled by backbenchers". In response to point of order by Sir Patrick Cormack on obtaining replies from Government departments to written questions before dissolution.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
368 c263-4 
Session
2000-01
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Dissolution Written questions
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk