Business of the House Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Business of the House

Nick de Bois Excerpts
Thursday 20th October 2011

(12 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Young of Cookham Portrait Sir George Young
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I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman. There is a good leader in The Times today on this important subject asking what Greenpeace’s interest is in this area of science. Speaking purely personally, I am in favour of research that enables one to treat and prevent degenerative diseases. I will certainly contact my right hon. Friends to see whether there is any action we can take in the light of this decision.

Nick de Bois Portrait Nick de Bois (Enfield North) (Con)
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Lord Justice Scott Baker has now published his report into UK extradition arrangements, to which, worryingly, he seems to have given broad approval. Will the Leader of the House grant a debate so that this House can voice its opinion on the report and conclusions?

Lord Young of Cookham Portrait Sir George Young
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I agree that it is an important report, and I understand the wide concern that exists. I cannot promise my hon. Friend a debate in the very near future, but he might like to try his luck with the Backbench Business Committee.