Business of the House Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Business of the House

Nigel Evans Excerpts
Thursday 9th December 2010

(13 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Winnick Portrait Mr David Winnick (Walsall North) (Lab)
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If those who are protesting peacefully and lawfully today are kettled by the police so that they are unable to use even basic facilities for a long time, may I tell the Leader of the House that we will expect a statement from the Home Secretary after the vote today to give the House an explanation of what has occurred? May I also just mention—

Nigel Evans Portrait Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Nigel Evans)
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No, we simply do not have time, and I think that the hon. Gentleman has got his point across.

Lord Young of Cookham Portrait Sir George Young
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I am not going to get involved in the operational responsibilities of the Metropolitan police. I am sure that they will discharge their responsibilities to the public sensibly today, and keep public order outside Parliament.