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House of Commons · General Debate

Finance Bill (Ways and Means)

05 February 2024 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Drew Hendry Lab Inverness West

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

At a glance

Drew Hendry raised concerns about finance bill (ways and means) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Mr Hendry criticised the current procedure for the motion, stating it is unusual and suggests a government avoiding its responsibilities.
  • He argued that an amendment of law resolution could have been used to add their new clause without unique Standing Orders.
  • He expressed concern over preventing Members from tabling new clauses or amendments, such as a highland energy rebate.

How the debate unfolded

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

Opened the debate

Drew Hendry Lab Inverness West

Mr Hendry criticised the current procedure for the motion, stating that it is unusual and indicates a government avoiding its responsibilities. He argued that they could have used an amendment of law resolution to add their new clause without resorting to unique Standing Orders. He expressed concern over the prevention of Members from tabling any new clauses or amendments relating to the subject, such as a highland energy rebate for people living among generating equipment.

Other contributors (1)
  • Drew Hendry Lab Inverness West

    Mr Hendry criticised the current procedure for the motion, stating that it is unusual and indicates a government avoiding its responsibilities. He argued that they could have used an amendment of law resolution to add their new clause without resorting to unique Standing Orders. He expressed concern over the prevention of Members from tabling any new clauses or amendments relating to the subject, such as a highland energy rebate for people living among generating equipment.

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