To ask the Chairman of Committees whether proposals for the way in which the House of Lords will scrutinise national policy statements are under consideration; and, if not, when this matter will be considered. [HL4295]

To ask the Chairman of Committees whether discussions are taking place with the House of Commons authorities on whether scrutiny of national policy statements may take place jointly where appropriate, and on the means by which that may happen. [HL4296]

I refer the noble Lord to today's Written Statement by the Leader of the House. I have no plans to discuss joint scrutiny of national policy statements with the House of Commons.