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Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 11:52 am on 18 November 2010.

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Photo of Gisela Stuart Gisela Stuart Labour, Birmingham, Edgbaston 11:52, 18 November 2010

Following on from that point, I note that the usual debate ahead of the European Council is now said also to fall within the remit of the Backbench Business Committee. May I gently suggest that that means a complete and utter abdication of the responsibility to discuss matters European on the Floor of the House at the initiation of the Government, and not Back-Bench Members?