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Houses in Multiple Occupation: Approval

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 7:17 pm on 16 May 2023.

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Photo of Roger Gale Roger Gale Deputy Speaker, Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Ways and Means 7:17, 16 May 2023

Order. I am sorry to have to interrupt the hon. Gentleman. Those on the Opposition front bench know the rules relating to the use of electronic devices in the Chamber. There is plenty of space outside the Chamber to do what the hon. Ladies are doing.

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