§ 48. Mr. BercowTo ask the President of the Council if she will ensure that oral questions to the Secretaries of State for Defence, Culture, Media and Sport, International Development and Northern Ireland last for one hour each. [91386]
§ Mr. TippingNo. Within the current time available this could only be done at the expense of questions to other Ministers.
§ 53. Mr. AmessTo ask the President of the Council what proposals she has for reform of Question Time. [91486]
§ Mrs. BeckettI have no immediate plans for procedural change but am prepared to look at any constructive proposals. Some adjustment to the question rota will be discussed through the usual channels in the autumn to reflect the consequences of devolution.