§ Mr. AllenTo ask the Lord Privy Seal, pursuant to his reply of 30 November, what consultations he will be holding before announcing his conclusions on ways of bringing recent Procedure Committee reports before the House; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr WakehamI shall be consulting in the normal way through the usual channels, and, as required, with hon. Members particularly concerned. I have already informed the House, during Business Questions on 26 November 1987, at column 382–83, that I have been in consultation with the previous Chairman of the Select Committee on Procedure, my hon. Friend the Member for Honiton. If the hon. Gentleman wishes to let me know his views I shall be pleased to consider them.
§ Mr. AllenTo ask the Lord Privy Seal, pursuant to his answer of 30 November, which hon. Members, in addition to the usual channels, have been and will be consulted on the proposals to establish a Select Committee on Procedure; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WakehamA motion for the establishment of any Select Committee provides an opportunity for the House generally to express its view. In this instance, and in addition to consultations through the usual channels, I propose to consult, as necessary, with hon. Members having a particular concern in this matter.