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Presentation of Documents
12 July 2023
Lead MP
Richard Foord
Debate Type
General Debate
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Other Contributors: 2
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Richard Foord raised concerns about presentation of documents in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
The hon. Member raised a point of order to correct the Deputy Prime Minister for mistakenly stating that Chard is in the Somerton and Frome constituency when it is actually part of Yeovil constituency, highlighting the need for accurate information during parliamentary proceedings.
Richard Foord
Lib Dem
Honiton and Sidmouth
The hon. Member criticised the Deputy Prime Minister for giving incorrect advice to constituents in Chard regarding local dental care services, emphasising that Chard is not part of Somerton and Frome constituency but Yeovil.
Rosie Winterton
Lib Dem
The hon. Member responded by noting that the issue raised was more a matter of clarification rather than a formal point of order, suggesting that if correction is needed, the right hon. Member for Kingston and Surbiton should raise it directly.
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