§ Mr. Spearingasked the Lord President of the Council what representations he has received concerning possible improvements in the business of the House, other than those relating to matters now being considered by the Select Committee on Procedure; and if he will pass on any such representations to that Committee.
§ Mr. Edward ShortI have received suggestions for improving a number of aspects of our proceedings. As I indicated in my reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Chester-le-Street (Mr. Radice) on 7th July—[Vol. 895, c. 23]—I am planning a major review of parliamentary procedure to begin in the autumn. I would propose to consider in the context of this forthcoming review any representations made to me relating to our procedures which are outside the present terms of reference of the Procedure Committee.