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Horsemeat (Supermarket Products)
Thursday 17th January 2013

(11 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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I am surprised that the hon. Lady considers that the Government have a light programme; that is certainly not the view on the Government Benches. The House has expressed a view on private Members’ Bills. It has thought it appropriate to leave them where they are.

Angela Smith Portrait Angela Smith (Penistone and Stocksbridge) (Lab)
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When the Leader of the House and his deputy prepare their evidence, will they consider holding the Committee stage of the Bill on equal marriage on the Floor of the House?

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I thank the hon. Lady for that question about a matter that has been raised before. The Government want to allow suitable scrutiny of the Bill and I am sure that the Government will provide it.

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