§ Mr. David Priceasked the Lord President of the Council why, between Tuesday 6th June and Thursday 3rd August, his Department was placed for answer of parliamentary Questions on only one occasion, namely, Monday 3rd July; and if he will take steps to make his Department available to answer questions more frequently in future.
§ Mr. FootThe incidence of Oral Questions to me is determined by the Question roster which is agreed through the usual channels. The roster can be changed at any time to meet the general wishes of the House.