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Proceeding contribution from Rachel Reeves (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 24 February 2020. It occurred during Points of order proceeding on Points of Order.


Points of Order

On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. One hundred years ago today, a woman made a speech in this Chamber for the first time—[Hon. Members: “Hear, hear.”] While I do not agree with everything that Nancy Astor said or did, her maiden speech on the dangers and perils of alcohol paved the way for many more of us to speak in this House. I wonder whether you had heard of any way to celebrate that centenary.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
672 c67 
Session
2019-21
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Anniversaries Maiden speeches Astor, Nancy
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on hansard.parliament.uk