§ Mr. Peter Bruinvelsasked the Prime Minister what is the Government's policy as to the making under Standing Order No. 122 of observations by Ministers on public petitions.
§ The Prime MinisterThere is no procedural obligation on Ministers to make observations on public petitions. But they may do so if they consider that such action is appropriate taking account, for example, of the degree of public support and the previous consideration of the issue concerned.