HC Deb 03 May 1995 vol 259 c208W
Mr. Mackinley

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what is the criteria by which the Law Commission and the Joint Committee on Consolidation, &c. Bills consider items for inclusion in Statute Law (Repeals) Bills. [22005]

Mr. John M. Taylor

The criteria are set out in section 3(1) of the Law Commissions Act 1965 and in the standing orders of both Houses of Parliament.

Mr. Mackinley

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department if he will refer for consideration to the Law Commission His Majesty's Declaration of Abdication Act 1936 for possible repeal. [22096]

Mr. John M. Taylor

That is not my intention.

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