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Estimates, Vote on Account 2020-21
02 March 2020
Lead MP
Patrick Grady
Debate Type
General Debate
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Other Contributors: 2
At a Glance
Patrick Grady raised concerns about estimates, vote on account 2020-21 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
Expressed disappointment that the approval of several billion pounds of public expenditure was not subject to any debate. He recognised that it is nobody’s fault, but highlighted a lack of scrutiny in the estimates process and suggested this should be prioritised by the new Chair and Procedure Committee.
Patrick Grady
21:30:00
Noted that despite passing several billion pounds of public expenditure, there was no debate on motions. He pointed out that the Backbench Business Committee and Liaison Committee were not appointed in time to allow topics to be decided for debates.
Lindsay Hoyle
Speaker
Chorley
Acknowledged Patrick Grady's point of order, stating that it was recorded on the record. He ordered that a Bill would be brought in upon the foregoing Resolutions by the Chancellor of the Exchequer and other officials.
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