§ 35. Sir D. Walker-Smithasked the Lord President of the Council what increase in the number of parliamentary draftsmen will be required for purposes arising out of the harmonisation of British legislation with that of the European Economic Community; whether such increase can be met out of the resources available; and what will be the cost thereof.
§ Mr. WhitelawIt is too early to say whether any additional load will be imposed on the parliamentary draftsmen for the purposes mentioned.
§ 40. Sir D. Walker-Smithasked the Lord President of the Council what length of period he proposes between the making available in the Vote Office of the English texts of Community Instruments and the introduction of harmonisation legislation consequent upon accession to the European Economic Community; and if he will satisfy himself that the period is long enough to allow full scrutiny by hon. Members.
§ Mr. WhitelawThere will be a reason able period, although I cannot say precisely how long this will be. Hon. Members will have adequate time to scrutinise the legislation before decisions are taken in the House.