Written question asked by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Friday, 27 March 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. It was answered by Lord Gardiner of Kimble (Non-affiliated) on Monday, 13 April 2026 on behalf of the Senior Deputy Speaker (HL).
House of Lords: Oral Questions
- Question
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To ask The Senior Deputy Speaker what consideration the Procedure and Privileges Committee has given to (1) revising paragraph 6.30 of the Companion to the Standing Orders to amend rules in order to reduce the length of ministers’ replies to oral questions, and (2) the publication of a record of the length of members’ questions and answers.
- Answer
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The Procedure and Privileges Committee has not considered this specific issue. The Committee keeps the procedures of the House under review, and I am always happy to discuss them with members.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL16136
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- House of Lords Members Oral questions Standing orders Procedure and Privileges Committee
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- 2026-04-13 10:39:31 +0100
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