§ 33. Mr. Spearingasked the Lord President of the Council what action he has taken to fulfil his undertakings given to the House on 28th November 1977 concerning a Government procedural review, consultations with the Scrutiny Committee and a debate concerning the House of Commons and EEC legislation.
§ Mr. Foot:The Government are currently reviewing the handling of Community legislation in Parliament in the light of the report of the Select Committee on Procedure and the recent special report of the Scrutiny Committee for the 1977–78 Session. I shall consult the Scrutiny Committee on this matter before putting proposals to the House.