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House of Commons · General Debate

Business of the House (Today)

18 August 2021 · 2 other contributors

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 business of the house (today) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Concerns raised in the debate
  • Specific asks of government not recorded
  • Commitments made by the 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 (2)
  • Lindsay Hoyle Speaker Chorley

    The Speaker informs the House about an amendment to the motion, proposing that the debate on the situation in Afghanistan will conclude no later than 5 pm instead of 2.30 pm.

  • Jacob Rees-Mogg

    Jacob Rees-Mogg moves the motion and confirms that Her Majesty’s Government are willing to accept the manuscript amendment proposed by Mr Davis and Mr Bone, allowing for a later conclusion time of 5 pm on Thursday.

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