§ Mr. Bishopasked the Lord President of the Council how many Statutory Instruments were made and laid before Parliament in 1972 and what were the numbers subject to affirmative and negative procedures, respectively; and what estimate he has made of the number which will result from EEC membership in the current year.
§ Mr. PriorIn the Session 1971–72, a total of 105 affirmative and 678 negative instruments were made and laid before Parliament. It is estimated that 60 Statutory Instruments in the current year will result from EEC membership.