HC Deb 12 February 2002 vol 380 cc146-7W
52. Anne Picking

To ask the President of the Council what plans he has to make proposals to the Select Committee on Modernisation of the House of Commons to reform the system of Private Members' Bills. [32390]

Mr. Stephen Twigg

I am aware many Members would like to see reform of the system of Private Members' Bills. My right hon. Friend has no proposals to make as yet, but we would welcome hon. Members' views.