David Nuttall
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(11 years ago)
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Mr Lansley
As the hon. Lady and the House will know, informing the House by means of a written statement is perfectly in order. As the Speaker himself said on 25 January last year, doing so is
“a legitimate vehicle for informing the House of ministerial decisions”.—[Official Report, 25 January 2012; Vol. 539, c. 302.]
Mr David Nuttall (Bury North) (Con)
Does the Leader of the House agree with the recommendation in the first report of Session 2010-11 issued by the Procedure Committee that rather than the Government regulating themselves by means of the ministerial code, a protocol on ministerial statements should be put in place to be enforced by this House?
Mr Lansley
I think my hon. Friend will recall that the House subsequently considered that matter and did not pursue and endorse the suggestion.