Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 5:21 pm on 19 October 2010.
Peter Bone
Conservative, Wellingborough
5:21,
19 October 2010
The list would have included my hon. Friend Philip Davies, but he felt that it might damage his career prospects.
Mr Peter Bone accordingly presented the Bill.
Bill read the First time; to be read a Second time on
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