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Debate between Baroness Primarolo and Mark Hendrick

Friday 10th May 2013 Commons Chamber

[Rushanara Ali]

I am interested in hearing the Minister, if he would like to say anything.

[Mark Hendrick]

On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Given that we are debating the coalition Government’s Queen’s Speech, is it in order that only a Minister, a Parliamentary Private Secretary and a Whip are present? Not one Government Back Bencher is present for this very important debate.

[Madam Deputy Speaker]

Mr Hendrick, that is not a matter for the Chair. Who is in the Chamber or who answers for the Government is a matter for the Government and Government Members. You have got your point on the record, but perhaps we can now return to the debate on the Gracious Speech.