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Deputy Speaker’s Statement
15 November 2023
Lead MP
Rosie Winterton
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Parliamentary Procedure
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Rosie Winterton raised concerns about deputy speaker’s statement in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Announced that there was only one nomination for the position of Chair of the Backbench Business Committee, and congratulated Ian Mearns on his re-election.
Rosie Winterton
Lab
Sheffield Central
Noted that nominations closed at 1 pm and only one nomination was received for the position of Chair of the Backbench Business Committee, leading to no ballot being necessary.
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