Speaker’s Statement

Friday 28th October 2022 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

I wish to inform the House that I have received a letter from the hon. Member for Bexhill and Battle (Huw Merriman) informing me of his resignation as Chair of the Transport Committee, following his appointment to the Government. I shall announce arrangements for the election of a new Chair in due course.

[Chris Clarkson (Heywood and Middleton) (Con)]

I beg to move, That the House sit in private.

Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 163).

09:35

Division 80

Ayes: 0

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Noes: 44

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Conservative: 33
Labour: 11