Monday 28 April 2008 
   
Andrew Mackinlay (Thurrock):  

To ask the Leader of the House, what the reasons are for the time taken to set up regional select committees; and when she expects them to be appointed.

Helen Goodman:

This matter is being considered by the Select Committee on Modernisation of the House of Commons and the Government awaits its report with interest. The Committee invited evidence from October last year and has subsequently held a number of oral evidence sessions. The Government will bring forward proposals in due course.