Sittings of the House (29 March)

John Redwood Excerpts

Thursday 28th March 2019 Commons Chamber

[John Redwood (Wokingham) (Con)]

On a point of order, Mr Speaker.

[Mr Speaker]

Of course I will take a point of order from the right hon. Gentleman before we proceed with the debate on the sittings motion.

[John Redwood]

Given that the Government now say that, if the motion passes, we will go straight on to the Bill, can we insist on the Bill being part of the documents for tomorrow’s debate, because it would be very important to know what we were in for before being asked to vote for it?

[Mr Speaker]

I say to the right hon. Gentleman that whether the Government intend to tag—using the term that is commonly used in relation to House of Commons motions—the withdrawal and implementation Bill to the motion is a matter for their determination. My understanding is that that Bill was drafted some time ago. I do not think that hot wet towels over officials’ heads or any burning of the midnight oil will be required. The document exists, but whether it is the Government’s intention to table it tomorrow for the benefit of colleagues conducting the debate is a matter for them.