§ Mr. Meacherasked the Prime Minister if, in the light of the fact that up to 100 questions are put down for her oral answer each Tuesday and Thursday, but there is time for only some five to be called, or some 20 if other hon. Members' supplementaries are included, she will extend the period of Prime Minister's questions from 15 to 30 minutes.
§ The Prime MinisterAs I said when I made a statement on 12 July 1979 on the arrangements for Prime Minister's questions, I do not believe that it would be desirable to depart from the traditional procedure and to take time away from departmental Ministers in order to extend the time which is available for my questions.