Sovereign Grant Bill (Allocation of Time)

Edward Leigh Excerpts

Thursday 14th July 2011 Commons Chamber

[Ed Balls (Morley and Outwood) (Lab/Co-op)]

We are clearly making a momentous decision today with the biggest change in the royal finances since 1760, so it is obviously important that we should have a full debate. We had a full debate a fortnight ago and we have that opportunity again today. Given the fact the statements have run on so long, the Chancellor is correct to say that we have a difficulty. The Opposition will be happy to have a full debate on clause 1 stand part and obviously the sooner we start that debate, the better.

[Mr Edward Leigh (Gainsborough) (Con)]

On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. I just need your guidance as I have a particular general point that I wanted to make. It pertains to clause 13 but I would normally have made it on Second Reading. Will you immediately call me to order if I seek to raise it?

[Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Lindsay Hoyle)]

I think we will need to listen to what the hon. Gentleman has to say.