HC Deb 04 November 1997 vol 300 c122W
Mr. Gapes

To ask the President of the Council what plans she has to arrange parliamentary business so that recesses coincide with school holidays. [12030]

Mrs. Ann Taylor

I am aware of my hon. Friend's concern. As I previously told the House, I am in favour of our periodic Adjournments coinciding with school holidays whenever possible.

I remain mindful of hon. Members' views and of the representations that have been made. The Modernisation Committee will soon be looking at the parliamentary calendar, and school holidays and half-terms will be one of the issues to be addressed.