§ Lord Aveburyasked the Leader of the House:
Whether he considers that there is a case for a review of the rules for registration and declaration of interests in the House of Lords which were decided following the recommendations of the Procedure Committee, following the Report of the sub-committee chaired by Lord Griffiths.
§ The Lord Privy Seal (Lord Richard)The rules regarding declaration and registration of interests are ultimately a matter for the House. The House would normally expect to receive advice from the Procedure Committee on these matters.