Business of the House Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Business of the House

Thangam Debbonaire Excerpts
Thursday 13th December 2018

(5 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Andrea Leadsom Portrait Andrea Leadsom
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May I say how sorry we all are to hear of the loss of the hon. Gentleman’s constituent? It is always incredibly tragic for somebody whose health is deteriorating to then pass on. Our sympathies go to her widower. The Government seek at all times to improve the lives of people with disabilities. Since 2010, more money has been going into supporting those with disabilities to get into work and improve their lives than ever before. It is vital that we continue to do everything we can to improve people’s lives.

Thangam Debbonaire Portrait Thangam Debbonaire (Bristol West) (Lab)
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The Leader of the House has robbed me of the seventh chance to ask her where the immigration Bill is. I thank her for that. Instead, I would like to know when, oh when, are we going to get our meaningful vote?

Andrea Leadsom Portrait Andrea Leadsom
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I am so sorry to steal the hon. Lady’s thunder. I thought she might be pleased with that news, but she has another challenge for me. As I have said, and as the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, my right hon. Friend the Member for Aylesbury (Mr Lidington), said: at the very latest by 21 January.