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Business of the House (private members’ Bills)
13 June 2022
Lead MP
Peter Bone
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
TaxationParliamentary Procedure
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Peter Bone raised concerns about business of the house (private members’ bills) 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
Expressed concern over the scheduling of private Members' Bill days, noting that they are back-loaded and may not provide sufficient time for bills to progress through both Houses. He emphasised the importance of these bills as a means for non-Government members to introduce legislation and asked the Leader of the House to reconsider the dates listed.
Mark Spencer
Con
Sherwood
Responded positively to the debate, highlighting the success in passing private Members' Bills despite challenges posed by covid. He encouraged optimism and collaboration with the Whips Office while addressing concerns about the scheduling.
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