Written question asked by Graham Allen (Labour) on Friday, 5 October 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 October 2001. It was answered by Robin Cook (Labour) on Monday, 15 October 2001 on behalf of the Leader of the House of Commons.

President of the Council;Leader of the House of Commons

Question: To ask the President of the Council, what discussions he has had on putting future pre-legislative scrutiny on the Internet in order to facilitate public interaction in the pre-legislative process; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Allen: To ask the President of the Council what discussions he has had on putting future pre-legislative scrutiny on the internet in order to facilitate public interaction in the pre-legislative process; and if he will make a statement. [7590] Mr. Robin Cook: I support measures to make Parliament more accessible to the public and I am keen to facilitate interaction between Parliament and the public. We have made efforts to publish bills in draft so that they can be subject to pre-legislative scrutiny, which in itself allows greater public involvement in the legislative process. New technology has the potential to assist in this and I welcome the fact that both Parliament and Government routinely publish material on the internet.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 7590; 372 c1001W;372 c1000-1W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Disclosure of information Legislative process Legislation Internet Legislative drafting Powers Parliamentary scrutiny
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk