Question
To ask the Deputy Prime Minister pursuant to the statement of 17 July 2013, Official Report, column 103WS, on recalls of MPs, whether he expects to publish his proposals for recall of hon. Members by their constituents before the Christmas recess.
Answer
The Government believes a recall system is necessary to close the gap in current parliamentary procedures for MPs who have committed serious wrongdoing.
The Government remains committed to introducing provisions setting out a recall mechanism which is transparent, robust and fair and will introduce a Bill when parliamentary time allows.