HC Deb 18 May 1976 vol 911 cc449-50W
Sir George Young

asked 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. Foot

The longest interval since February 1974 between the Second Reading of a Government Bill and its commencement in Committee was 75 days.

Sir George Young

asked 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.

Mr. Foot

The average length of time between Second Reading and Committee stage of Bills in Session 1974–75 was 20 days.

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