Elections for Positions in the House

(Limited Text - Ministerial Extracts only)

Thursday 26th March 2015 Commons Chamber

13:20

Division 188

Ayes: 202

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Conservative: 198
Liberal Democrat: 4

Noes: 228

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Labour: 187
Conservative: 23
Liberal Democrat: 10
UK Independence Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2

Deputy Speakers

--- Later in debate ---

[Mr Speaker]

I am very taken aback by the idea that any question should be unanswered for so long. Members will have heard me many times say, on behalf of the House, that Ministers should answer questions speedily and as comprehensively as they can. The Leader of the House has noted that. Probably a nod of assent from the Government Chief Whip will suffice to acknowledge the point on his part.

[The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury (Michael Gove)]

indicated assent.

[Mr Speaker]

I thank him for that. We will hope to secure an improvement in the next Parliament.