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Deputy Speaker’s Statement
19 December 2023
Lead MP
Eleanor Laing
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
HousingParliamentary ProcedureStandards & Ethics
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Eleanor Laing 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
Eleanor Laing expressed serious concern about the Minister for Housing, Planning and Building Safety making a significant policy announcement on television while Parliament was in session. She cited specific provisions from the ministerial code that emphasise the importance of parliamentary announcements and criticised the timing and manner of the Secretary of State's televised press conference.
John Spellar
Lab
Warley
John Spellar raised a point of order, questioning whether the Secretary of State's actions showed contempt for Members of Parliament, this House, and constituents by making an important statement to journalists rather than to Parliament.
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