§ Sir George Youngasked the Lord President of the Council what is the longest interval, since February 1974, between the Second Reading of a Government Bill and its commencement in Committee.
§ Mr. FootThe longest interval since February 1974 between the Second Reading of a Government Bill and its commencement in Committee was 75 days.
§ Sir George Youngasked the Lord President of the Council what is the average length of time between the Second Reading of a Bill and the commencement of its Committee stage.
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§ Mr. FootThe average length of time between Second Reading and Committee stage of Bills in Session 1974–75 was 20 days.