TIME ALLOCATION FOR DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT QUESTIONS

Early day motion 1489, tabled 26 January 2006 by John Bercow (Conservative). Signed by 56 members.

That this House considers that the work of the Department for International Development is of the highest importance; notes that only half an hour per month is allocated for questions to the Secretary of State; believes that hon. Members should have one hour per month for this purpose; and calls upon the Leader of the House, on behalf of the Government, to make this necessary change at the earliest opportunity.

Signatures by party: Labour 26, Liberal Democrat 13, Conservative 11, Plaid Cymru 2, Scottish National Party 2, Respect 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.