§ Mr. RowlandsTo ask the Lord President of the Council how many oral statements have been made by the Secretary of State for Wales in each Session since May 1992 and what was the total length of time taken in making these statements and replying to questions. [1709]
§ Mr. Newton[pursuant to his reply, 4 December 1995, c. 27]: I regret that the information given was inaccurate and should have read:
Number of statements made 1992–93 16 1993–94 2 1994–95 1 128 October 1992, 14 December 1992, 1 March 1993, 1 April 1993, 14 June 1993, 19 October 1993. The total length of time taken in making the statements and in replying to questions was six hours 20 minutes. I have written to the hon. Member expressing my apologies for the error.