Business of the House Debate

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Alison Thewliss

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Business Without Debate
Wednesday 13th March 2019

(5 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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In other words, it is an amendable motion.

Alison Thewliss Portrait Alison Thewliss (Glasgow Central) (SNP)
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I would like to ask the Leader of the House whether it is still a convention that if a Government Minister breaks a three-line Whip, they are expected to resign.

Andrea Leadsom Portrait Andrea Leadsom
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Whipping is a matter for each Chief Whip. I am pleased to say that it is not a matter for me.

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