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House of Commons · General Debate

Point of Order: Rectification Procedure

22 April 2026 · 3 other contributors

Opened by Alberto Costa Con South Leicestershire

Parliamentary Procedure

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

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At a glance

Alberto Costa raised concerns about point of order: rectification procedure in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Point of Order raised on 2026-04-22
  • Concerns were raised but specific asks of government are not recorded
  • No commitments were made by the government during this session

How the debate unfolded

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

Other contributors (3)
  • Alberto Costa Con South Leicestershire

    Apologised to the House for failing to declare an interest during a previous debate regarding the Register of Interests of Members’ Staff, admitting it was a breach of House rules.

  • Judith Cummins Lab Bradford South

    Responded to Alberto Costa's point of order and stated that there will be no further points of order on this issue. Later addressed John Martin McDonnell's point of order, noting the seriousness and importance of his request for an independent inquiry.

  • John Martin McDonnell Lab Hayes and Harlington

    Raised a point of order regarding allegations of smearing journalists by Labour Together during Josh Simons' tenure as director. He expressed concerns that Sir Laurie Magnus failed to consider submitted evidence and urged the Government to set up an independent inquiry to secure the truth and address safety risks.

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