§ Mr. AllenTo ask the President of the Council how many representations he has had from hon. Members on the future of Select Committees in the last six months. [7304]
§ Mr. Robin CookI have received some twenty-three queries from hon. Members, and an additional five queries made by hon. Members on behalf of their constituents.
§ Mr. AllenTo ask the President of the Council when he intends to bring forward proposals to change the method of election to select committees. [7305]
§ Mr. Robin CookThe Select Committee on the Modernisation of the House of Commons is considering this matter in its current inquiry.