Special Standing Committees (Hansard, 25 February 1992)

HC Deb 25 February 1992 vol 204 c459W 459W

§ Mr. Macdonald
To ask the Lord President of the Council what is his policy towards an extension of the use of Special Standing Committees to examine legislation prior to Second Reading.

§ Mr. MacGregor
It would be quite inappropriate for detailed consideration of a Bill to take place before the principle had been agreed at Second Reading.