House of Commons (Debates)

HC Deb 26 March 1981 vol 1 cc379-80W

Mr Marlow

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what proportion of the time of the House has been spent since 3 May 1979 on (a) European Community matters, (b) Welsh affairs, (c) Scottish affairs, (d) Northern Ireland Affairs and (e) other United Kingdom affairs.

Mr. Pym

The information is as follows, for the period 3 May 1979 to 20 March 1981:

1. (a) European Community matters: 5.7 per cent.
2. (b) Welsh affairs: 1.31 per cent.
3. (c) Scottish affairs: 5.16 per cent.
4. (d) Northern Ireland affairs: 3.77 per cent.
5. (e) Other United Kingdom affairs: 84.08 per cent.

The figures have been rounded. In calculating this, (b), (c) and (d) include only matters relating exclusively and entirely to each. Legislation affecting England and Wales has therefore been included under (e). Legislation relating to the European Assembly and the accession of Greece to the Community is included under (a).