§ Mr. Powellasked the Lord President of the Council how many hours on the Floor of the House in each of the last two complete sessions were devoted exclusively to (a) Northern Ireland, (b) Wales, (c) the North-Eastern region of England and (d) the North-Western region of England, not counting Question Time.
§ Mr. FootThe information requested concerning the North-Eastern and the North-Western regions of England is not readily available and could not be assembled without disproportionate cost. However, the information on Northern Ireland and Wales is as follows
(a) Northern Ireland
- Session 1976–77–35 hours 6 minutes.
- Session 1977–78–54 hours 16 minutes.
(b) WalesThe totals exclude time spent on the daily Adjournment debate, statements, private notice questions, refused applications under Standing Order No. 9, or business as part of the Consolidated Fund or holiday Adjournment motion debates.
- Session 1976–77–2 hours 36 minutes.
- Session 1977–78–106 hours 45 minutes.