§ Mr. Ben ChapmanTo ask the Leader of the House what recent representations he has received about the sitting hours of the House. [136499]
§ Mr. HainA number of Members have raised with me their view on the sitting hours—both for and against the change—by raising it in the Chamber, at business questions and questions to the Leader of the House, by letter and in private discussion; and I am aware of early-day motions on the subject. I have had no representations from outside Parliament in favour of the House reverting to its former hours. The House has agreed the change for the remainder of this Parliament and will need to review the matter before then.