Bob Stewart
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(14 years, 6 months ago)
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Sir George Young
I heard what the Prime Minister said:
“we are promising…to bring proposals forward so that they can be debated.”—[Official Report, 9 June 2010; Vol. 511, c. 329.]
When we introduce the proposed legislation, that will be the opportunity for debate that my right hon. Friend referred to. However, I recognise the serious concern of Members on both sides of the House and it may be possible before we set up the Back-Bench business committee to find time for a further debate.
Bob Stewart (Beckenham) (Con)
May I supplement the question put last week by the right hon. Member for Belfast North (Mr Dodds)? I would like a debate in the House to reconsider the question whether a Member who was elected to the House should be able to use its facilities, and possibly take allowances from the public purse, without him or her taking the Oath of Allegiance.
Mr Speaker
Order. I think a statement, not a debate on the matter is sought by the hon. Gentleman.