Edward Leigh

On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. It would be useful if the Secretary of State could make a statement on the fact that the Government appear to have run up the white flag on Lord Waddington's amendment. This is a great victory for free speech, and we should know more about it.

— from debate entitled “Schedule 1 — Duty or power to suspend or resume investigations”

The three speeches/headings immediately before

  1. 1 earlier:

    Question accordingly negatived.

    Proceedings interrupted (Programme Order, 9 November).

    The Deputy Speaker put forthwith the Questions necessary for the disposal of the business to be concluded at that time (Standing Order No. 83G).

    Lords amendment 1B agreed to.

    Resolved,

    That this House does not insist on its disagreement with the Lords on its disagreement with the Lords in their amendments 59, 119, 121, 236 and 239— ( Mr. Straw )

  2. 2 earlier:

    Division number 248

    See full list of votes (From The Public Whip)

  3. 3 earlier:

    Question put, That amendment (a) to Lords amendment 1B be made.

    The House divided: Ayes 186, Noes 243.

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