Christopher Chope
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(8 years, 2 months ago)
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Chris Grayling
There are rather large numbers of conspiracy theories in this world. If we spent all our time in this House discussing them, we would not get round to the serious business that faces the nation, so I fear we will not actually be debating that particular issue.
Mr Christopher Chope (Christchurch) (Con)
May I say to my right hon. Friend how pleased I am that the House will be sitting on 26 May, because that will be the seventh anniversary of the Prime Minister’s famous speech on fixing broken politics, in which he called for more Back-Bench power, more free votes and less whipping? May we have a debate on that occasion to see how much progress has been made on implementing those principles?
Chris Grayling
I am sure we have learned in the past few days that independent spirit on the Back Benches is certainly not something that is lacking in this Parliament.