Mr Frank Haynes
Former MP for Ashfield
Former MP for Ashfield
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Will the Secretary of State give way?
I am not surprised at the right hon. and learned Gentleman speaking in that fashion. He appears to be in a hurry. He was not in a hurry to go upstairs and sit in on the Committee stage of the Bill. Now he has the opportunity to talk about the Bill and to put us in the picture about what it is all about, so that we understand. There is no need for him to rush. He can take his time.
The Secretary of State was not on the Committee.
Former MP for Ashfield
Entered the House of Commons on 3 May 1979 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 16 March 1992 — General election
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