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Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body
10 September 2020
Lead MP
Rachael Maskell
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Employment
Other Contributors: 2
At a Glance
Rachael Maskell 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
Asked about discussions between the Prime Minister, his staff and the Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body regarding the timeline, cost and logistics of relocating the House of Lords to York. She emphasised that stakeholders in York invested time, energy and resources based on previous proposals made by the Prime Minister which were later found to lack due process.
Damian Hinds
Con
East Hampshire
Responded that there have not been discussions of such nature with the sponsor body but highlighted the recent exchange of correspondence on the restoration and renewal review. He clarified that the sponsor body works within Parliament's remit to ensure continued operation and secure value for money.
Rachael Maskell
Lab Co-op
York Central
Thanked Damian Hinds for his response but expressed shock at learning there was no due process involved in the Prime Minister's earlier proposals to York. She called on the right hon. Member to communicate with No. 10 that the Prime Minister must go through proper procedures before making such announcements.
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