Digital Economy Bill [ Lords]

Part of Business of the House – in the House of Commons at 9:11 pm on 6 April 2010.

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Photo of Fiona Mactaggart Fiona Mactaggart Labour, Slough 9:11, 6 April 2010

I am interested in the hon. Gentleman's reference to red lines. It seems that he is able, without there having been a vote, to declare some red lines-an opportunity that is not available to Back Benchers during the wash-up process. Does he feel that it is satisfactory that he and his Front-Bench colleagues can keep red lines, when issues that hon. Members on both sides of the House have expressed concern about will not be dealt with in that way?