To ask the Solicitor-General if he will list the draft Bills produced by the Law Officers’ Departments since October 2005; how many were examined or are planned to be examined by (a) a departmental Select Committee or a combination of Select Committees and (b) a Joint Committee of both Houses of Parliament; and if he will make a statement. (81644)

None.

To ask the Solicitor-General what his practice is regarding meeting, discussions with and taking into account the views and opinions of (a) private individuals and (b) representatives of organisations when drawing up and framing legislation to be introduced by the Law Officers’ Departments; and if he will make a statement. (81645)

My Departments are not generally responsible for drawing up and framing legislation. Where they are we always seek a full range of views in doing so. Consultation is a key part of the policy making process: both formal and informal.

The Attorney-General and I, along with our officials, hold regular meetings with representatives of the principal stakeholder groups, and relevant experts, in the areas for which we are responsible.

To ask the Solicitor-General if he will list the unnumbered Command Papers produced by the Law Officers’ Departments in each session since 1976; how (a) hon. Members and (b) members of the public can (i) inspect and (ii) obtain copies; and if he will make a statement. (81646)

Documents which are laid before Parliament as unnumbered Command Papers are generally restricted to explanatory notes to treaties, explanatory memoranda to statutory instruments and some Treasury minutes. All other documents are published in the numbered Command Papers series.

A complete list of unnumbered Command Papers can be produced only at disproportionate cost. Copies of all unnumbered Command Papers are made available via the Vote Office.