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Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body
28 June 2021
Lead MP
Jacob Rees-Mogg
Debate Type
General Debate
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Other Contributors: 2
At a Glance
Jacob Rees-Mogg raised concerns about parliamentary works sponsor body 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
Moves for the reappointment of Marta Phillips, Dr Simon Thurley and Simon Wright as external members of the Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body under Part 1, Schedule 1 to the Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Act 2019. Emphasises that preliminary restoration works are underway and highlights the importance of having qualified individuals in place for the restoration process.
Chris Bryant
Lab
Rhondda and Ogmore
Asks if members will ever mix cement, questioning their practical involvement in restoration work.
Bristol West
Supports the appointment of the new members and emphasises the need for skilled stonemasons and apprenticeships. Suggests that the parliamentary archives should remain within Parliament, agreeing with Chris Bryant's intervention.
Shadow Response
Chris Bryant
Shadow Response
Intervenes to express concern over the relocation of parliamentary archives, agreeing with the view that they should remain in Westminster.
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