Business of the House

Gavin Newlands Excerpts

Thursday 16th March 2017 Commons Chamber

[Mr Lidington]

I am sure that the hon. Lady would acknowledge that the Minister, since he speaks last in such debates, only has such time as is available from the 90 minutes or 60 minutes that has been allotted for that particular debate. I am sure that she will be able to air her concerns further if she seeks the opportunity to raise this matter at Home Office questions, via the Backbench Business Committee or in an Adjournment debate.

[Gavin Newlands (Paisley and Renfrewshire North) (SNP)]

It is a pleasure to get back to my usual place in business questions—at the end.

I am not sure whether the Leader of the House is aware of the Daughters of the Vote event that was held at the Canadian Parliament on International Women’s Day. Young women from each of Canada’s 338 constituencies or ridings sat in Parliament to gain experience and communicate their vision for Canada, hopefully inspiring them to participate in the political process for years to come. Can we have a debate in this place on how we can encourage more women into politics?

[Mr Lidington]

rose—