Backbench Business Committee

Debate between Lord Randall of Uxbridge and Chris Bryant

Tuesday 15th June 2010 Commons Chamber

[Chris Bryant (Rhondda) (Lab)]

My experience in the Leader of the House’s office was that one was not necessarily in charge of one’s destiny in these matters, and that the relationship with Whips tended to be difficult when it came to allowing things to go forward—

[The Treasurer of Her Majesty's Household (Mr John Randall)]

indicated dissent.

[Chris Bryant]

I see there is a charming Whip saying the whole world has changed, but I do not think that is true. The Leader of the House is asking the House to take it on trust that at some stage he will come forward with further proposals. That means we have a long way to go.