Functioning of Government

Debate between Karen Buck and Michael Ellis

Thursday 7th July 2022 Commons Chamber

[Michael Ellis]

There is a functioning Government and a functioning civil service, which will continue to do its duty in supporting the operation and functionality of the state as it always has.

[Ms Karen Buck (Westminster North) (Lab)]

The Government are telling us not to worry about whether a Government elected with a majority of 80 two years ago can carry on functioning because we have the civil service, but levelling up is a Government priority. The Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill is before the House of Commons at the moment. If the Government are functioning, can the Minister tell us whether the Committee is going ahead in 26 minutes’ time?

[Michael Ellis]

There is a business of the House statement in the usual way, and the hon. Member will be able to ask that question of the Leader of the House of Commons.