HC Deb 13 February 1997 vol 290 c296W
Dr. Wright

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will assess the advantages of publishing the notes on clauses relating to Bills. [15230]

Mr. Freeman

The notes on clauses prepared for Ministers taking a Bill through the House are, by convention, usually also made available to members of the relevant Standing Committee and to other interested Members. They are not formally published, but are in the public domain and copies can be made available to others on request.

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