Business question from David Winnick (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 10 November 2005. It occurred during Business statement on Business of the House.
Business of the House
One of the welcome changes from Tory years was September sittings. The word "recess" is wholly unknown to the general public; to them, we appear to be taking a 10 or 11-week holiday, so is it not a backward step to stop September sittings? In previous years, we broke up for 11 weeks. Our duty is first and foremost in the House of Commons, but September sittings in no way prevent us from carrying out our usual visits and other activities in our constituencies. As I see it, not holding them is simply an excuse for not being here for two weeks. Will my right hon. Friend promise that the matter will be further considered? We should not abandon what I and many Labour Members believe was a welcome change in the procedures of the House of Commons.
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- 2005-06
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