(7 years, 11 months ago)
Commons ChamberI am not giving way.
I remind Opposition Members that it was a Conservative Government who equalised the voting age between men and women; that the first female MP to take her seat was a Conservative; that the Conservative party—
(9 years, 3 months ago)
Commons ChamberDon’t. We want an orderly debate in which everybody will have their time to speak, so what we will do is conduct it with respect and tolerance.
Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. In putting right an obvious injustice to England, my right hon. Friend the Leader of the House is doing something that will strengthen the Union. That is why it should be supported by all Unionists and why it is opposed by so many Opposition Members.