§ Ms MowlamTo ask the Lord President of the Council how many Henry VIII clauses have been contained in legislation each year since 1979; and if he will list the relevant clause, Act or statutory instrument in each case. [24528]
§ Mr. NewtonThis information is not held centrally.
§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Lord President of the Council when he last reviewed the arrangements for dealing with urgent legislation in the House. [24756]
§ Mr. NewtonI have not undertaken such a review, but if the hon. Member has suggestions to make in the light of recent or current experience, I should be glad to consider them or to invite consideration by the Procedure Committee.