HC Deb 05 February 1970 vol 795 c184W
88. Mr. St. John-Stevas

asked the Lord President of the Council what considerations determine Government policy concerning the leaving of legislation to the initiative of private Members.

Mr. Peart

Whether or not a particular Measure is included in a Government's own legislative programme must be a matter for Governmental decision. Successive Administrations have not made public their discussion of such issues.