Friday, 5 December 1986
The House met at half-past Nine o'clock
[MR. SPEAKER in the Chair]
With the leave of the House, I shall put together the Questions on the four motions relating to statutory instruments.
I beg to move, That this House continues to recognise the importance of local government as a vital part of the British democratic system. The face of local government in Britain is changing...
On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. This matter arises out of lies that haw been printed in the Wapping newspapers and one lie in particular that relates to yourself, Mr. Deputy Speaker, and...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Peter Lloyd.]
Debates in the House of Commons are an opportunity for MPs from all parties to scrutinise government legislation and raise important local, national or topical issues.
And sometimes to shout at each other.