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House of Commons · General Debate

Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Programme) (No.2)

05 July 2021 · 2 other contributors

Opened by Philip Davies Con Constituency

Parliamentary Procedure

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

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At a glance

Philip Davies raised concerns about police, crime, sentencing and courts bill (programme) (no.2) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Critiques the lack of time for scrutinising a 300-page Bill with numerous new clauses and amendments
  • Emphasises that proper scrutiny requires more debate time and government explanations
  • Highlights that inadequate time is considered an abuse of parliamentary procedures

How the debate unfolded

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

Opened the debate

Philip Davies Con Constituency

Critiques the lack of time allocated for scrutinising a 300-page Bill with numerous new clauses and amendments. Emphasises that proper scrutiny requires more debate time and government explanations, otherwise it is an abuse of parliamentary procedures.

Other contributors (2)
  • Philip Davies

    Critiques the lack of time allocated for scrutinising a 300-page Bill with numerous new clauses and amendments. Emphasises that proper scrutiny requires more debate time and government explanations, otherwise it is an abuse of parliamentary procedures.

  • Lindsay Hoyle Speaker Chorley

    Allowed Philip Davies's contribution to be put on the record due to special dispensation. Put forward a question that was agreed to without further details provided.

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