Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 2:45 pm on 16 October 2020.
James Cartlidge
Conservative, South Suffolk
2:45,
16 October 2020
That will be incredibly welcome for all the families connected. Can the Minister confirm that it will include the case of Richard Wade? Does he appreciate that many other Members—particularly those representing Essex constituencies, and many of whom are Ministers and therefore cannot contribute—will be incredibly pleased to hear this announcement? Frankly, none of us expected it, even though we have waited for it for so long.
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