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Oral Answers to Questions

Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park Excerpts
Tuesday 22nd May 2012

(11 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park Portrait Zac Goldsmith (Richmond Park) (Con)
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Will the Deputy Prime Minister reassure the House that there was no reference to recall in the Queen’s Speech because it has been sent back for a much-needed redraft and not because it has been dumped altogether?

Nick Clegg Portrait The Deputy Prime Minister
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As my hon. Friend will know, the Select Committee is still carrying out its inquiry on recall. I know that he recently gave evidence to the Committee on the subject and, in keeping with our approach to many other items on the constitutional reform agenda, we are keen to gather views and consult widely before we produce draft legislation.