7. What assessment he has made of the Report of the Commission on the Consequences of Devolution for the House of Commons. (153186)

The McKay commission reported on 25 March on how the House of Commons might deal with legislation that affects only part of the UK. This is a very important issue, which is why the Government asked this expert commission to look at it. The report makes a helpful contribution, and we will give it very serious consideration before responding substantively.

I look forward to that response. I would like to know whether the Leader of the House intends to act on those proposals in the next Session of Parliament.

I thank my hon. Friend for that question. I know that she has pursued this matter vigorously in recent months. Clearly, the McKay commission has produced a serious report. It continues a menu of options and the Government will want to consider the recommendations very carefully before coming to any firm conclusions.

Time is against us, but I am determined to find time for the hon. Member for Harlow (Robert Halfon).