HC Deb 24 February 1975 vol 887 c54W
Mr. Blaker

asked 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 Short

I 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.