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Baroness Watkins of Tavistock Excerpts
Tuesday 14th May 2024

(6 months, 1 week ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Watkins of Tavistock Portrait The Deputy Speaker (Baroness Watkins of Tavistock) (CB)
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The time for questions has completed.

Lord Wigley Portrait Lord Wigley (PC)
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There have been no Back-Bench questions.

Baroness Watkins of Tavistock Portrait The Deputy Speaker (Baroness Watkins of Tavistock) (CB)
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I regret that, but unless I am advised otherwise, it was a 10-minute Question and it has been completed.

Lord Wigley Portrait Lord Wigley (PC)
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It is totally unsatisfactory that we are in this position. Normally, the 10 minutes kicks in after the Front-Benchers have spoken and there is an opportunity for Back-Benchers to ask questions. Why is that not the case now?

Baroness Watkins of Tavistock Portrait The Deputy Speaker (Baroness Watkins of Tavistock) (CB)
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I acknowledge that it appeared to be unsatisfactory. The guidance is absolutely clear that it is 10 minutes, and both Front-Bench spokesmen spent considerable time in asking their questions. There can be no further debate on the matter and we will continue with the other proceedings.