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Proceeding contribution from Denis MacShane (Independent (affiliation)) in the House of Commons on Friday, 21 January 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on Estates of Deceased Persons (Forfeiture Rule and Law of Succession) Bill.


Estates of Deceased Persons (Forfeiture Rule and Law of Succession) Bill

On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. We are being informed by television that Mr Andy Coulson, one of the most important figures in Her Majesty's Government and one of the Prime Minister's closest aides, is now resigning. As the House is sitting, I believe that it would be appropriate for the Prime Minister to come to the Commons, explain why that is happening and give the public the full details here in the House of Commons, rather than burying the news on a day when, frankly, an awful lot of other news is taking place. This is the Commons, where the Prime Minister should—


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
521 c1151 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Related items
Subjects
Children Homicide Gifts and endowments Inheritance tax Euthanasia Intestacy Probate Succession Wills Forfeiture Next of kin
Legislation
Estates of Deceased Persons (Forfeiture Rule and Law of Succession) Bill 2010-12
Link
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