House of Commons · General Debate

Humble Address

15 November 2022 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Oliver Dowden Con Hertsmere

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At a glance

Oliver Dowden raised concerns about humble address in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

Concerns were raised about moves to present an humble Address to His Majesty regarding the inclusion of HRH The Princess Royal and HRH The Earl of Wessex and Forfar as Counsellors of State under the Regency Acts.
Specific asks of the government were not recorded during the debate.
No commitments were made by the government in response to the debate.

How the debate unfolded

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

Opened the debate

Oliver Dowden Con Hertsmere

Moves that an humble Address be presented to His Majesty to return thanks for the statement regarding inclusion of HRH The Princess Royal and HRH The Earl of Wessex and Forfar among those who may act as Counsellors of State under the Regency Acts.

Other contributors (1)

Jim Shannon DUP Strangford

Welcomes the statement on behalf of loyal citizens from Northern Ireland, expressing support and endorsement for the inclusion of HRH The Princess Royal and HRH The Earl of Wessex and Forfar among those who may act as Counsellors of State.