House of Commons · General Debate
Personal Statements
22 July 2021 · 4 other contributors
Opened by Nigel Evans Con Ribble Valley
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Nigel Evans raised concerns about personal statements in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
Key points
- Concerns raised during the debate
- Specific asks of government not recorded
- Commitments made by government none recorded
How the debate unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.
Other contributors (4)
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Noted the permission granted by Mr Speaker for personal statements and reminded the House of no debate arising from such statements.
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Apologised to the House for writing joint letters to judges, which were judged as improper attempts to influence court proceedings regarding personal references in cases.
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Acknowledged Adam Holloway's apology and attempted to facilitate Bob Stewart's video statement but faced technical difficulties.
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Expressed hope that the technical issues were resolved, allowing him to proceed with his statement.