Business of the House Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Business of the House

Geraint Davies Excerpts
Thursday 21st October 2010

(13 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Young of Cookham Portrait Sir George Young
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My right hon. Friend the Chief Secretary will open the debate and my hon. Friend the Economic Secretary will respond. Who else takes part is a matter for Mr Speaker. However, I think it would be helpful if the former Prime Minister were able to come along and explain what steps he would have taken to address the deficit that he has left us with.

Geraint Davies Portrait Geraint Davies (Swansea West) (Lab/Co-op)
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On the constituencies and boundaries Bill—the Parliamentary Voting and Constituencies Bill—the Leader of the House mentioned the importance of a variety of means of scrutiny. First, will he ensure that the recommendations of the Welsh Affairs Committee, which are to be published next week, will be taken seriously by him in his deliberations and by the Government? Secondly, will he confirm that the SIs will be dealt with before Report? Finally, will he ensure that the Welsh Assembly is properly consulted?

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. In future, Members should avoid asking three questions. It is a bit cheeky and rather unfair on colleagues.