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Proceeding contribution from Chris Bryant (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 19 January 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill.

Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill

They would have to ask for it. A couple of hon. Members referred to the 21-day period. The hon. Member for Aldridge-Brownhills (Mr. Shepherd), who is not in his place at the moment, said that the material might be tabled on the last day before a recess. Actually, one of the provisions in the clause has not been mentioned. At present the Ponsonby rule applies only to days when either House is sitting, whereas under our proposal, the term "sitting day" would mean a day on which both Houses are sitting. That will effectively extend the period of time available. This is in response to one of the Committees that examined the Public Administration Committee's report on the draft Bill. We have sought to extend the period in that way.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
504 c217 
Session
2009-10
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Courts Demonstrations British nationality Delegated legislation Committees British constitution Constitutional and administrative law House of Commons Disqualification EU law EU accession European communities International law Powers Parliament Square Members Referendums Parliamentary scrutiny Palace of Westminster Parliament Public order Sovereignty Treaties UK membership of EU Supreme Court Treaty of Lisbon
Legislation
Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill 2008-09 to 2009-10
Link
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