§ Mr. AllenTo ask the Lord President of the Council how many reports have been published by departmental select committees since 1979; and how many have been debated on a substantive motion.
§ Mr. WakehamSince 1979, 504 reports and 193 special reports have been published by departmentally-related Select Committees. Seven have been debated in the House on substantive motions. Numerous other reports have been debated on other occasions, including debates on motions for the adjournment of the House, and on Estimates days.