HC Deb 09 March 1998 vol 308 c36W
40. Mr. Bill O'Brien

To ask the President of the Council what plans she has to increase the opportunities for Back-Bench hon. Members to take part in Adjournment debates; and if she will make a statement. [31447]

Mrs. Ann Taylor

The Modernisation Committee will shortly be considering the parliamentary calendar, but at the moment I have no specific plans to increase the number of Adjournment debates.