§ Lord Shore of Stepneyasked Her Majesty's Government:
On how many occasions since the House of Lords agreed its Scrutiny Reserve Resolution on 6 December 1999 have Ministers of the Crown given agreement to proposals for European Community legislation or to other Community actions when the subject concerned had not completed scrutiny clearance by the European Union Committee; and what changes they are now considering to strengthen the scrutiny procedures. [HL4737]
§ Lord Falconer of ThorotonInformation is not held in the form requested. I have asked my officials to collect the information requested for all government departments. I will write to the noble Lord with the information as soon as possible and will place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.