Business of the House Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Business of the House

Andrew Turner Excerpts
Thursday 17th June 2010

(13 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Young of Cookham Portrait Sir George Young
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That is a devolved matter in Wales. So far as England is concerned, we are awaiting the outcome of the inquiry by Lord Browne of Madingley. One of the key things that the Government will be looking at is exactly what the hon. Gentleman mentioned— whether any changes would impede or promote access to higher education by students from low-income families.

Andrew Turner Portrait Mr Andrew Turner (Isle of Wight) (Con)
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Will the Leader of the House arrange an early debate on Members who refuse to take their seats and fail to give proper representation to their constituents?

Lord Young of Cookham Portrait Sir George Young
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That is a candidate for debate, and a sensitive issue. I can give no guarantee that the Government will find time for such a debate, but it is a perfectly legitimate candidate for a debate in Westminster Hall.