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Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body
22 September 2021
Lead MP
Jacob Rees-Mogg
Debate Type
General Debate
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Other Contributors: 3
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
Proposes the appointment of Sir Edward Leigh as a parliamentary member and Paul Lewis as an external member to the Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body under the Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Act 2019. He praises both candidates for their expertise in construction, architecture, and public spending scrutiny.
Bristol West
Supports the appointments but urges for cost-effective long-term planning, emphasising that Members should apply a keen eye to public spending. She recommends reading 'Mr Barry’s War' and warns against politicians meddling in areas they are not qualified for. Emphasises the need for urgency and full decant.
Kirsty Blackman
SNP
Aberdeen North
Acknowledges the outgoing member's work, welcomes new members, and expresses concerns about governance structures that could lead to conflicting instructions. She supports full decant but is sceptical of the current governance setup.
Mark Tami
Lab
Alyn and Deeside
Thanked Damian Hinds for his work, welcomed new members to the board, criticised the Leader of the House for delaying action on parliamentary estate issues. Emphasised that ignoring the problem costs money and affects buildings such as Portcullis House, Norman Shaw South and Parliament Street building. Stressed the need to ensure a fit-for-purpose Parliament for future centuries.
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