Nomination of Members to Committees

Part of Business of the House (Today) – in the House of Commons at 9:05 pm on 12 September 2017.

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Photo of Oliver Letwin Oliver Letwin Conservative, West Dorset 9:05, 12 September 2017

As the right hon. Gentleman says, we have had a long period of co-operation, and he was a fine Minister. However, did he not notice that my argument was actually that this proposal is necessary for the smooth conduct of business, subject to a clear check on the Floor of the House on Report? Does he not agree that, under those circumstances, it is perfectly reasonable for a Government to seek to govern the country smoothly?