Business of the House Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Business of the House

David Hanson Excerpts
Tuesday 18th April 2017

(7 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Hanson Portrait Mr David Hanson (Delyn) (Lab)
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Will the Leader of the House confirm that in the event of a two-thirds majority not agreeing to tomorrow’s motion, the only way the Government could call a general election would be to table a vote of no confidence in themselves? When does he plan to do so?

David Lidington Portrait Mr Lidington
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We intend to go into tomorrow’s debate with the clear objective of persuading that two-thirds majority to support the Government’s motion.