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Deputy Speaker’s Statement
16 January 2020
Lead MP
Rosie Winterton
Sheffield Central
Lab
Debate Type
General Debate
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Parliamentary Procedure
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Rosie Winterton raised concerns about deputy speaker’s statement in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Rosie Winterton
Lab
Sheffield Central
Announced the date for the election of Committee Chairs, stating that it will take place on Wednesday 29 January. Nominations will close at 4 pm on Monday 27 January. The Chair of the Backbench Business Committee's election will follow the same timetable as other Committees’ Chairs. Nomination forms are available from various offices but their use is optional.
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