Academies Bill [Lords] Debate

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Department: Department for Education

Academies Bill [Lords]

Charles Walker Excerpts
Thursday 22nd July 2010

(14 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Martin Caton Portrait The Temporary Chair (Martin Caton)
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That is not a point of order, and the Committee needs to proceed. However, the hon. Lady might like to raise it with the Speaker.

Charles Walker Portrait Mr Charles Walker (Broxbourne) (Con)
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Further to that point of order, Mr Caton.

Martin Caton Portrait The Temporary Chair
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I have just ruled that it is not a point of order.

Charles Walker Portrait Mr Walker
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My name was mentioned in the Chamber, Mr Caton. I would like to apologise to the hon. Lady and the House for the misinformation that I provided in that answer. I am trying to get at the right information, but that is no excuse for my behaviour in providing the wrong information. I apologise to you, as the Chair, and the House for what I believe is misleading the House.

Martin Caton Portrait The Temporary Chair
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That was very helpful, but I really would like to get on with the Academies Bill.