Peter Bone
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Business of the House
Peter Bone Excerpts(9 years, 5 months ago)
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Mr Speaker
Order. This is a very narrow statement. I know that, given the spirit and requirement of narrowness, hon. Members will comply.
Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough) (Con)
Can the Leader of the House say how long this debate will be —what is the maximum length of the debate—and whether the House will then divide on whether to support or oppose the reduction in stamp duty?
Mr Hague
It is certainly possible for the House to divide on such a measure. Hon. Members will have to decide where they stand on it, although the provisional resolution was approved by the House a few minutes ago. There is no time limit on the debate. It is not limited in any way. Indeed it is exempt even from the moment of interruption, but I hope that it will be possible to have the debate on the resolution and maintain a good length of debate for the Backbench Business Committee business, too.