Proceeding contribution from Lord Brennan of Canton (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 21 June 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on Health and Social Care Bill (Programme) (No. 2).

Health and Social Care Bill (Programme) (No. 2)

I just reiterate the point that 1951 is the last time that this exact procedure was used. The Government are setting a dangerous precedent. This is an abuse of parliamentary procedure and it does not enable the House to consider all parts of the Bill. The recommittal of Bills is quite a rare procedure in this House. One hour having elapsed since the commencement of proceedings on the motion, the Deputy Speaker put the Question (Order, 20 June). The House divided: Ayes 297, Noes 224.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 530 c215
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Health services NHS Parliamentary scrutiny Reform Social services
Legislation: Health and Social Care Bill 2010-12
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Health and Social Care Bill (Programme) (No. 2)

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