Parliamentary Reform Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Parliamentary Reform

Lord Hanson of Flint Excerpts
Thursday 3rd February 2011

(13 years, 9 months ago)

Westminster Hall
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Caroline Lucas Portrait Caroline Lucas
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I completely agree.

Lord Hanson of Flint Portrait Mr David Hanson (Delyn) (Lab)
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I support the hon. Lady. Such a reform would also help with the House’s family-friendly policies. I make no complaint about that. I have not seen my seven-year-old son since Sunday night, and I will not see him until I get back at 9 o’clock tonight. I do not always want to stay on Fridays, not only because of constituency duties but because it is the only day of the week when I can take my son to school. My constituency is 225 miles away. The opportunity for a deferred vote on a private Member’s Bill on a mid-week day or consideration on another day would be ideal for both purposes.

Chris Bryant Portrait Chris Bryant (Rhondda) (Lab)
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The hon. Lady has unanimous support.