GOVERNMENT POLICY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Early day motion 742, tabled 2 March 2004 by Oliver Heald (Conservative). Signed by 51 members.

That this House notes with regret that the Government chose to save up many policy announcements, such as the reform of the examination system, substantial changes to the Civil Service and drug testing for school students, so that they could be made outside Parliament during the half-term recess; expresses its concern at this downgrading of Parliament and abuse of the stated purpose of the half-term break; and calls on the Government to make important announcements in Oral Statements to the House, so that honourable Members have the opportunity to hold the Government to account.

Signatures by party: Conservative 44, Liberal Democrat 3, Independent Conservative 2, Plaid Cymru 2.