HC Deb 15 October 2001 vol 372 c1001W
Mr. Allen

To 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 Cook

I have received some twenty-three queries from hon. Members, and an additional five queries made by hon. Members on behalf of their constituents.

Mr. Allen

To 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 Cook

The Select Committee on the Modernisation of the House of Commons is considering this matter in its current inquiry.