Business of the House

Carol Monaghan Excerpts

Monday 10th December 2018 Commons Chamber

[Andrea Leadsom]

I assure the right hon. Gentleman that I always keep to my word. The issue with the Offensive Weapons Bill was that some significant statements were made on that day, meaning that there would not have been adequate time to discuss the various important sets of amendments that were subject to particular knives. That is why that business was pulled. The current business is being changed so that the Prime Minister can seek the assurances that many right hon. and hon. Members would like her to seek.

[Carol Monaghan (Glasgow North West) (SNP)]

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[Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Glasgow South) (SNP)]

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[Mr Speaker]

I call Carol Monaghan.

[Carol Monaghan]

Good choice, Mr Speaker. I was due to speak tonight to represent the views of my constituents, and I am extremely frustrated that I will not be given that opportunity. I am also suspicious about the timing of the return of the debate. Can the Leader of the House assure us that it will not return to the House in the week beginning 24 December?

[Andrea Leadsom]

I can give the hon. Lady that assurance.