House of Commons · Bill Debate
18 March 2022 · 2 other contributors
Opened by Maria Eagle Lab Liverpool Garston
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Maria Eagle raised concerns about public advocate bill in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.
Opened the debate
The Public Advocate Bill aimed to prevent families bereaved by public disasters from having to endure similar experiences as the Hillsborough families. The bill would have fulfilled a manifesto commitment made in 2017 but has been blocked eight times by the Government, despite promises of proposals before the end of 2021. Maria Eagle seeks advice on how to proceed given that the Bill has been effectively killed and the Government continues to block essential reform.
Thanked Maria Eagle for her point of order and acknowledged the important role played by Adam Mellows-Facer, the Clerk responsible for encouraging participation in private Members' Bills. Emphasised gratitude towards Clerks’ department for their service.
Suggested to publicly recognise the great work done by Adam Mellows-Facer, the Clerk who has encouraged participation and provided cogent advice on private Members' Bills.