HC Deb 08 May 1973 vol 856 cc95-6W
Mr. Michael Hamilton

asked the Lord President of the Council if he will now announce the appointment of the Committee on the preparation of legislation.

Mr. Prior

A Committee on the Preparation of Legislation has now been appointed. The terms of reference areWith a view to achieving greater simplicity and clarity in statute law, to review the form in which public Bills are drafted, excluding consideration of matters relating to policy formulation and the legislative programme; to consider any consequential implications for Parliamentary procedure; and to make recommendations". I am very pleased that my right hon. and learned Friend, the Member for Huntingdonshire (Sir D. Renton) has agreed to be Chairman of this Committee. The hon. and learned Member for Barons Court (Mr. Richard) has also agreed to serve on the committee. The other members are:

  • The Duke of Atholl.
  • The Rt. Hon. Baroness Bacon.
  • The Hon. Mr. Justice Cooke.
  • Sir Basil Engholm.
  • Mr. J. A. R. Finlay.
  • Sir John Gibson.
  • Mr. P. G. Henderson.
  • Sir Noel Hutton.
  • Mr. K. R. Mackenzie
  • Sir Patrick Macrory.
  • Mr. S. J. Mosley.
  • Mr. Ewan Stewart.
The secretary of the Committee is Mr. A. M. Macpherson of the Cabinet Office.

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