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Deputy Speaker’s Statement

06 May 2020

Lead MP

Eleanor Laing

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General Debate

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Foreign AffairsBusiness & TradeParliamentary 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.

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Lead Contributor

Opened the debate
Announced the results of the ballots held today for the election of new Chairs of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee and the Committee on Standards. Darren Jones was elected Chair with 296 votes in the second round from a total of 544 votes cast. Chris Bryant was elected Chair with 322 votes from a total of 540 votes cast.
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