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Deputy Speaker’s Statement

06 May 2020 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Eleanor Laing Con Constituency

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Eleanor Laing raised concerns about deputy speaker’s statement in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Announced the results of the ballots for new Chairs of committees.
  • Darren Jones elected Chair of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee with 296 votes.
  • Chris Bryant elected Chair of the Committee on Standards with 322 votes.

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Opened the debate

Eleanor Laing Con Constituency

Announced the results of the ballots held today for the election of new Chairs of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee and the Committee on Standards. Darren Jones was elected Chair with 296 votes in the second round from a total of 544 votes cast. Chris Bryant was elected Chair with 322 votes from a total of 540 votes cast.

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  • Eleanor Laing

    Announced the results of the ballots held today for the election of new Chairs of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee and the Committee on Standards. Darren Jones was elected Chair with 296 votes in the second round from a total of 544 votes cast. Chris Bryant was elected Chair with 322 votes from a total of 540 votes cast.

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