§ Mr. Blakerasked the Lord President of the Council of the statutory instruments which came into effect in 1974, how many were debated by the House or by Standing Committees in draft form.
§ Mr. Edward ShortI understand that during the calendar year 1974 the number of Statutory Instruments debated in draft form was 41 by Standing Committees and 36 by the House. This is an unrepresentative period as it covers three parliamentary Sessions.