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Debate between John Spellar and Nigel Evans
John Spellar (Warley) (Lab)
On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. Once again, the Government Whips have blocked this measure, which is widely popular. I had hoped to not move it, as the Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill promoted by the hon. Member for Crawley (Henry Smith) was due to be dealt with in Committee on Wednesday this week. Unfortunately, that was blocked—it is unclear whether by the Government, the Whips, or someone else—so how can we let the public, who really want this measure, know that there is something dodgy going on?
Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Nigel Evans)
I think the right hon. Member has done that in his own inimitable way.
Armenian Genocide (Recognition) Bill
Motion made, That the Bill be now read a Second time.
Business without Debate
Debate between John Spellar and Nigel Evans
John Spellar (Warley) (Lab)
On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. How might I convey to those outside who have taken a huge interest in the Bill that, although the House has shown support for the excellent Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill from the hon. Member for Crawley (Henry Smith), I am continuing to support the progress of this Bill to prevent the Government backsliding, as they have on previous occasions?
Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Nigel Evans)
The right hon. Gentleman has just skilfully done that.
Armenian Genocide (Recognition) Bill
Motion made, That the Bill be now read a Second time.
Business without Debate
Debate between John Spellar and Nigel Evans
John Spellar (Warley) (Lab)
On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. This Bill has overwhelming support both from the public and in this Chamber. Is there any way of getting it across to the public that the Government, having failed to produce their own promised Bill, are actually blocking this one, and to assure them that this Bill will be coming back in the next Parliament until we can get rid of this vile trade?
Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Nigel Evans)
I think the right hon. Gentleman has just done it.
Armenian Genocide (Recognition) Bill
Motion made, That the Bill be now read a Second time.