PRIME MINISTER'S QUESTIONS

Early day motion 1791, tabled 1 July 2009 by Diane Abbott (Labour). Signed by 18 members.

That this House regrets the fact that in 1997 Prime Minister's Questions was moved from twice a week to once a week; notes that there was no proper consultation about this step; further notes that this has made it more difficult for back-benchers to ask topical questions; further notes that consequently the House is less effective in holding the Government to account; and calls on the Government to restore Prime Minister's Questions to Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Signatures by party: Labour 7, Conservative 3, Liberal Democrat 3, DUP 2, Independent 2, Plaid Cymru 1.