Tuesday, 14 October 2008
Motion made, and Question proposed, That the sitting be now adjourned.—[Mr. Blizzard.]
As always, Mrs. Humble, it is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship. I am grateful to Mr. Speaker for granting me this debate, as it will provide a welcome opportunity to discuss with my...
Mr. Cummings, I thank you for your chairmanship of this debate, which is important for residents in my constituency and neighbouring constituencies. I thank the Minister for coming along today to...
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It is a pity that a Minister is not here at the moment, but I am sure that one will turn up. I did not seek this debate because there is an immediate need to make decisions about the testing of...
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