MINISTERIAL RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS

Early day motion 629, tabled 15 January 2007 by John Hemming (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 57 members.

That this House notes that from time to time ministers incompletely answer questions, refuse to provide information or give no answer to written questions, resulting in a substantial failure of public accountability; therefore believes that it is right for processes to exist to force ministers to give proper answers in the public interest; and calls for all appropriate bodies to act to ensure that public accountability is upheld.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 35, Conservative 6, DUP 5, Labour 5, Plaid Cymru 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Independent 1, Respect 1.