Mr Stanley Henig
Former MP for Lancaster
Former MP for Lancaster
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asked the Prime Minister if he will introduce legislation to create a Ministry of Leisure.
I wonder if my right hon. Friend would continue to keep this matter under close review in view of the fact that fortunately the bulk of the population has an increasing amount of leisure time? Would it not be appropriate for a Government concerned with the good life to make sure that such leisure facilities as theatres and sports stadia are available to all people in all parts of the country?
Will my right hon. Friend find time for a debate on the recent Report of the Select Committee on Procedure to allow, among other things, hon. Members to express their views on the persistent refusal by the Table Office to accept certain classes of Questions?
Former MP for Lancaster
Entered the House of Commons on 31 March 1966 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 29 April 1970 — General election
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