– in the House of Commons on 23 January 2007.
We now come to the main business. I inform the House that in both debates, I have selected the amendment in the name of the Prime Minister to the motion.
We now come to the second Opposition debate on the life chances of disabled children. [ Interruption. ] Members not wishing to participate should leave the Chamber as quickly and quietly as...
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