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Business of the House (Today)
08 September 2021
Lead MP
Peter Bone
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Foreign AffairsParliamentary Procedure
Other Contributors: 2
At a Glance
Peter Bone raised concerns about business of the house (today) 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
Mr Peter Bone suggests that the debate on a Ways and Means motion could have continued longer due to significant interest, questioning why the Minister did not allow for more time despite the relevance of the topic.
Angela Eagle
Lab
Wallasey
Ms Angela Eagle criticises the fragmented approach to fiscal policy and tax announcements, arguing that it hinders proper scrutiny by Parliament. She calls for a return to a single Budget event with one comprehensive fiscal statement to enhance accountability.
Chris Bryant
Lab
Rhondda and Ogmore
Mr Chris Bryant highlights the weak control of this House over taxation and expenditure compared to other legislatures, advocating for simultaneous decision-making on both expenditure and taxation. He also points out that the Government's lack of forewarning and exclusive ability to table amendments severely limits parliamentary debate.
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