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Publication of Content of Ministerial Statements

17 March 2020 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Lindsay Hoyle Speaker Chorley

Parliamentary Procedure

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Lindsay Hoyle raised concerns about publication of content of ministerial statements in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Concerns were raised about the publication of content of ministerial statements
  • Specific asks of the government were not recorded
  • No commitments were made by the government

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Other contributors (1)
  • Lindsay Hoyle Speaker Chorley

    Expressed disappointment at the Chancellor's failure to honour a commitment to make his statement first in the House and requested an assurance that future statements will be made to the House before being released to the media.

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