Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 2:30 pm on 12 November 2010.
Joan Walley
Chair, Environmental Audit Committee, Chair, Environmental Audit Committee
2:30,
12 November 2010
On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. The number of the objections that there have been to valid private Members' Bills once again brings into debate the business of the House, the way it is run and its fitness for purpose. The matter urgently needs to be discussed with the Leader of the House.
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