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Proceeding contribution from Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 3 February 2011. It occurred during Adjournment debate and Backbench debate on Parliamentary Reform.

Parliamentary Reform

I support the hon. Lady. Such a reform would also help with the House's family friendly policies. I make no complaint about that. I have not seen my seven-year-old son since Sunday night, and I will not see him until I get back at 9 o'clock tonight. I do not always want to stay on Fridays, not only because of constituency duties but because it is the only day of the week when I can take my son to school. My constituency is 225 miles away. The opportunity for a deferred vote on a private Member's Bill on a mid-week day or consideration on another day would be ideal for both purposes.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
522 c349WH 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
Westminster Hall
Subjects
Accountability Debates House of Commons Electronic voting Electronic equipment Private members' bills Members Parliamentary scrutiny Parliament Parliamentary session Working hours Reform Religious practice Resignations Divisions Times of sittings
Link
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