HC Deb 22 July 1980 vol 989 cc134-5W
Mr. Greenway

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will move to set up a Select Committee to examine the daily hours of sitting of the House and the periods during the year when the House should sit in the light of the larger number of Members in the present Parliament who have family commitments.

Mr. St John-Stevas

I do not consider a further inquiry into this matter would be justified at the present time.

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