HC Deb 14 November 2000 vol 356 c588W
49. Mr. David Heath

To ask the President of the Council if she will bring proposals to the Select Committee on Modernisation of the House of Commons to allow for greater topicality in oral questions to Ministers. [136374]

Mr. Tipping

There is a matter which has concerned Committees of this House over several decades. The Modernisation Committee are currently reviewing their work programme—I will ensure that this issue is raised as a potential area for consideration.