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To ask the hon. Member for North Devon, representing the House of Commons Commission if he will make a statement on steps taken by staff of the House in taking forward work arising from the recommendations and conclusions of the House of Commons Reform Committee in its First Report of...
To ask the hon. Member for North Devon, representing the House of Commons Commission if he will make a statement on steps taken by staff of the House in taking forward work arising from the recommendations and conclusions of the House of Commons Reform Committee in its First Report of...
Asked by
Tony Wright
(Labour)
Answered by
Nick Harvey
(Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
House of Commons Commission
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
4 February 2010
For answer on
8 February 2010
Answered on
8 February 2010
Upon publication of the report in November, the Clerk of the House set in hand work on the possible changes to procedures and practices which would be required were the House to endorse some or all of the recommendations and conclusions, including possible changes to Standing Orders and changes to procedures and practices.Some recommendations and conclusions proposed specific work by the House. A progress report on these is set out as follows.Recommendation 38—Piloting of a more open approach to the scheduling of public bill committee evidence sessions and production by the relevant authorities of a report for the appropriate committee in the new Parliament:"Attempts have been made over the past two months to develop a more open approach to public bill committee evidence scheduling, in co-operation with all concerned. A Scrutiny Unit report is therefore in the process of preparation, with a view to presenting it to the appropriate select committee in the new Parliament."Recommendations 41 and 42—Shift in the primary focus of the House's public engagement agenda towards greater degree of public participation, and opportunity for the public to influence the content of draft laws:"Discussion at official level is under way on the future pattern and direction of the House's public engagement effort, in the light of these two recommendations. Thought is being given to approaches which would give ““a real opportunity to the public to influence the content of draft laws””. Decisions would require to be taken by the proper authorities, including the House of Commons Commission and possibly the House itself, in the new Parliament."Recommendation 43—Commissioning of investigation of practicalities of a national equivalent of ““petitions requiring debate““:"The Parliament and Constitution Centre in the DIS is looking further into the agenda initiative issue, as part of its general research effort. The results of the research, which should be completed by the start of the new Parliament, will inform future debate and decision on the practicalities of any sort of agenda initiative at national level. The study will course make no assumptions about what view the House may take in future."Recommendation 44—Urgent discussions on a new costed scheme for e-petitions:"The urgent discussions recommended by the Committee have taken place. A revised outline scheme is being prepared which is likely to be cheaper than the scheme proposed in April 2008. It will in due course be for the House in this or the next Parliament to decide whether or not to proceed."Recommendation 48—Information for petitioners of relevant House proceedings:"House staff are preparing to pilot two alternative routes for giving suitable information to petitioners, via the Member who presented the relevant petition, with a view to identifying the best way forward early on in the new Parliament. This can then be put to the appropriate committee for decision."Recommendation 50—House authorities to work up a scheme on motions for House debate:"A scheme for motions for House debate, identifying a number of options, is currently being worked up, with a view to presenting it to the appropriate committee in the new Parliament."
Subjects
House of Commons; Reform
Date
8 February 2010
Reference
505 c651-2W; 316600
House
House of Commons
Should we not warmly congratulate the Cabinet Secretary on publishing his own expenses, and also those of all top senior civil servants, and is that not an example to the wider public sector?
Should we not warmly congratulate the Cabinet Secretary on publishing his own expenses, and also those of all top senior civil servants, and is that not an example to the wider public sector?
Asked by
Tony Wright
(Labour)
Answering body
Cabinet Office
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
1 July 2009
I entirely agree with my hon. Friend.
Subjects
Civil service; Reform
Date
1 July 2009
Reference
495 c284
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Asked by
Tony Wright
(Labour)
Answered by
Jack Straw
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Justice
Topical questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Answered on
17 March 2009
Notes
Lead question not printed
Subjects
Civil service; Reform
Date
17 March 2009
Reference
489 c774; 263778
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
We have been waiting for more than 150 years to put the civil service on a proper constitutional footing. The Prime Minister announced that that was to be the unfinished constitutional business that the Government would complete, so will my right hon. Friend confirm that it will be this Government in this Session who will complete it?
We have been waiting for more than 150 years to put the civil service on a proper constitutional footing. The Prime Minister announced that that was to be the unfinished constitutional business that the Government would complete, so will my right hon. Friend confirm that it will be this Government in this Session who will complete it?
Asked by
Tony Wright
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Justice
Topical questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
17 March 2009
... I am very glad to hear that the hon. Lady endorses what my hon. Friend has said. Subject to any unanticipated glitches, it remains my intention that the necessary Bill will be brought forward, and it is currently in the final stages of drafting. The idea is that it will be a carry-over Bill that will be brought forward in the spring and then, if necessary, carried over into the next Session.
Subjects
Civil service; Reform
Date
17 March 2009
Reference
489 c774
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Westminster Hall adjournment debate on the reform of the honours system.
Westminster Hall adjournment debate on the reform of the honours system.
Lead member
Tony Wright
Answering member
Jim Murphy
Department
Cabinet Office
Type
Adjournment debates
Subjects
Honours; Reform; Public Administration Select Committee
Date
27 April 2006
Reference
445 c329-72WH
Chamber / Committee
Westminster Hall
House
House of Commons
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster when he expects to introduce legislation on the Civil Service.
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster when he expects to introduce legislation on the Civil Service.
Asked by
Tony Wright
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord Hutton of Furness
(Labour)
Answering body
Cabinet Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
22 June 2005
For answer on
28 June 2005
Answered on
28 June 2005
The Government are considering the responses to the consultation. It will make a statement when it has completed its considerations.
Subjects
Civil service; Reform
Date
28 June 2005
Reference
7324; 435 c1387W
House
House of Commons
Does the Prime Minister recall that, last year, we had a celebration to mark the centenary of the entente cordiale? Last week, the President of France said that my right hon. Friend was "pathetic" and "tragic" and demanded a gesture of solidarity from him, Will my right hon. Friend explain to President Chirac that what is pathetic and tragic is the fact that 3 billion people live on less than $2 a day while each European cow gets $2.5 a day in subsidy? Will he tell the President that the only gesture of solidarity worth making is one that does something about that?
Does the Prime Minister recall that, last year, we had a celebration to mark the centenary of the entente cordiale? Last week, the President of France said that my right hon. Friend was "pathetic" and "tragic" and demanded a gesture of solidarity from him, Will my right hon. Friend explain to President Chirac that what is pathetic and tragic is the fact that 3 billion people live on less than $2 a day while each European cow gets $2.5 a day in subsidy? Will he tell the President that the only gesture of solidarity worth making is one that does something about that?
Asked by
Tony Wright
(Labour)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Prime Minister's questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
22 June 2005
I thank my hon. Friend for the question—although I think he was actually referring to the discussion. However, I believe it is important that we make it clear that reform of the common agricultural policy is in the interests not only of Europe, but, as my hon. Friend rightly says, of the poorest parts of the world, which need to be able to get rid of export subsidies for agriculture in the wealthy parts of the world for their economies to flourish. Change in the CAP is therefore not only important, relevant and right for the European Union, but an essential part of getting a fair deal for the poorest countries in the world.
Subjects
Developing countries; Poverty; Reform; Subsidies; Common agricultural policy
Date
22 June 2005
Reference
435 c790
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs, what proposals the Secretary of State has for the second stage of House of Lords reform.
To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs, what proposals the Secretary of State has for the second stage of House of Lords reform.
Asked by
Tony Wright
(Labour)
Answered by
Chris Leslie
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answering body
Department for Constitutional Affairs
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
24 November 2004
For answer on
30 November 2004
Answered on
30 November 2004
Subjects
House of Lords; House of Lords composition; Reform
Date
30 November 2004
Reference
428 c490; 200057
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
1st supplementary on same.
1st supplementary on same.
Asked by
Tony Wright
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Constitutional Affairs
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
30 November 2004
Subjects
House of Lords; House of Lords composition; Reform
Date
30 November 2004
Reference
428 c490
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when the Government will publish a draft Civil Services Bill for consultation.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when the Government will publish a draft Civil Services Bill for consultation.
Asked by
Tony Wright
(Labour)
Answered by
Ruth Kelly
(Labour)
Answering body
Cabinet Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
12 November 2004
For answer on
15 November 2004
Answered on
15 November 2004
Tony Wright: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office when the Government will publish a draft Civil Service Bill for
consultation. [198927]
Ruth Kelly: The Government are today publishing its proposals for legislation for the Civil Service. This fulfils the Government's
commitment, given in its response to the ninth report of the Committee on Standards in Public Life, to publish a draft Bill as a
basis for further consultation following the publication of the Public Administration Select Committee's proposal for a Civil
Service Act.
Copies of the consultation paper and the draft Bill have been placed in the Libraries of the House, and can be accessed at
www.cabinet-office.gov.uk.
We would welcome comments on the consultation paper and the draft Bill by 28 February 2005.
Subjects
Civil service; Legislative drafting; Reform
Date
15 November 2004
Reference
198927; 426 c940W;426 c944W
House
House of Commons
Supplementary on House of Lords reform.
Supplementary on House of Lords reform.
Asked by
Tony Wright
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Constitutional Affairs
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
29 June 2004
Subjects
House of Lords; Reform
Date
29 June 2004
Reference
423 c148
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs, when the Secretary of State expects to bring forward further proposals to reform the second chamber. (Failed OPQ)
To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs, when the Secretary of State expects to bring forward further proposals to reform the second chamber. (Failed OPQ)
Asked by
Tony Wright
(Labour)
Answered by
Chris Leslie
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answering body
Department for Constitutional Affairs
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
19 May 2004
For answer on
25 May 2004
Answered on
25 May 2004
Tony Wright:: To ask the Parliamentary under Secretary of State Department for Constitutional Affairs when he expects to bring
forward further proposals to reform the second Chamber. [175309]
Mr. Leslie: The Government are determined to proceed with further reform of the House of Lords and intends to develop proposals for
its party manifesto.
Subjects
House of Lords; House of Lords composition; Reform
Date
25 May 2004
Reference
421 c1482W; 175309
House
House of Commons
To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs, if he will make a statement on reform of the second chamber. (Failed OPQ)
To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs, if he will make a statement on reform of the second chamber. (Failed OPQ)
Asked by
Tony Wright
(Labour)
Answered by
Chris Leslie
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answering body
Department for Constitutional Affairs
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
10 March 2004
For answer on
16 March 2004
Answered on
16 March 2004
Tony Wright: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs, he will make a statement on reform of the
second chamber. [161265]
David Taylor: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs, when proposals for completing the reform of
the House of Lords will be published; and if he will make a statement. [161271]
Mr. Andrew Turner: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs if he will make a statement on the
functions of the upper House. [161268]
Mr. Leslie: The Government set out proposals to remove the remaining hereditary peers from the House of Lords in the consultation
paper issued in September. Without a consensus in Parliament on other issues, such as the wider composition of the second chamber,
the Government will make progress where we can, keeping an open mind on proposals for further reform.
Subjects
House of Lords; Reform
Date
16 March 2004
Reference
419 c153W; 161265
House
House of Commons
1st supplementary on same.
1st supplementary on same.
Asked by
Tony Wright
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Constitutional Affairs
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
13 January 2004
Subjects
House of Lords; Honours; Peers; Reform
Date
13 January 2004
Reference
416 c663
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Constitutional Affairs, whether the Government intends to separate membership of the second chamber from the honours system.
Constitutional Affairs, whether the Government intends to separate membership of the second chamber from the honours system.
Asked by
Tony Wright
(Labour)
Answered by
Chris Leslie
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answering body
Department for Constitutional Affairs
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
8 January 2004
For answer on
13 January 2004
Answered on
13 January 2004
Subjects
House of Lords; Honours; Peers; Reform
Date
13 January 2004
Reference
416 c663; 147118
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the President of the Council, what progress has been made with his preparation for reform of the House of Lords.
To ask the President of the Council, what progress has been made with his preparation for reform of the House of Lords.
Asked by
Tony Wright
(Labour)
Answered by
Robin Cook
(Labour)
Answering body
President of the Council
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
13 November 2002
For answer on
26 November 2002
Answered on
26 November 2002
Subjects
House of Lords; Reform
Date
26 November 2002
Reference
395 c158-9; 81512
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
1st supplementary on same.
1st supplementary on same.
Asked by
Tony Wright
(Labour)
Answering body
President of the Council
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
26 November 2002
Subjects
House of Lords; Reform
Date
26 November 2002
Reference
395 c158-9
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
1st supplementary on same.
1st supplementary on same.
Asked by
Tony Wright
(Labour)
Answering body
Deputy Prime Minister
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
22 May 2002
Subjects
Civil service; Legislation; Legislative drafting; Reform; Consultation papers
Date
22 May 2002
Reference
386 c279-80
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, when he plans to bring forward a Civil Service Bill.
To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, when he plans to bring forward a Civil Service Bill.
Asked by
Tony Wright
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord Prescott
(Labour)
Answering body
Deputy Prime Minister
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
8 May 2002
For answer on
22 May 2002
Answered on
22 May 2002
Subjects
Civil service; Legislation; Legislative drafting; Reform; Consultation papers
Date
22 May 2002
Reference
386 c279-80; 55933
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
1st supplementary on same.
1st supplementary on same.
Asked by
Tony Wright
(Labour)
Answering body
Cabinet Office
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
13 March 2002
Subjects
Legislation; Ombudsman; Reform; Reviews
Date
13 March 2002
Reference
381 c874
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons