§ Mr. AllenTo ask the Lord President of the Council whether he will consider an approach from a management consultancy company to undertake a study on the organisation of the House.
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§ Sir Geoffrey HoweI am always interested in suggestions which may lead to improvements in the organisation of the House and the services provided for hon. and right hon. Members. However, a separate study by management consultants would not seem appropriate at present in the light of the review of management, decision-taking and financial responsibilities which was announced by the hon. Member for Berwick-upon-Tweed (Mr. Beith), on behalf of the House of Commons Commission, on 23 May,Official Report, column 179.