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Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 7:00 pm on 24 April 2024.

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Photo of Nigel Evans Nigel Evans Deputy Speaker (Second Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means), Chair, Restoration and Renewal Programme Board Committee, Chair, Restoration and Renewal Programme Board Committee 7:00, 24 April 2024

Order. Before the Minister sits down, I have to put the Question on the deferred divisions motion.

Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 41A(3)),

That, at this day’s sitting, Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply to the Motion in the name of Secretary James Cleverly relating to Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism.—(Aaron Bell.)

Question agreed to.

Debate resumed.

Main Question again proposed.

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