Oral Answers to Questions

Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton Excerpts

Thursday 22nd March 2012 Commons Chamber

The Leader of the House was asked—

[Mark Lancaster (Milton Keynes North) (Con)]

1. What plans he has for consultation with hon. Members on the Government’s proposal for a draft Bill on parliamentary privilege.

[The Parliamentary Secretary, Office of the Leader of the House of Commons (Mr David Heath)]

It is our intention to publish a Green Paper containing draft measures on parliamentary privilege before the end of the Session.

[Mark Lancaster]

Which particular aspect of the current system of privilege does the Minister feel is in most need of reform and why?