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Proceeding contribution from Speaker in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 21 July 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Parliamentary Standards Bill.


Parliamentary Standards Bill

I am not aware whether any Committee has sat, but I rather doubt it. The plain fact of the matter is that it is entirely open to the Government to table a motion. That was done, that motion has been decided, and we are now living with the consequences. Whatever strong feelings there are in the House, we have limited time, and I should try to ensure that such time is used to debate what is on the Order Paper.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
496 c775-6 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Link
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