Business of the House Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Business of the House

Glenda Jackson Excerpts
Thursday 10th June 2010

(14 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Young of Cookham Portrait Sir George Young
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It sounds to me as though the matter might be a suitable candidate for a debate in Westminster Hall, where my hon. Friend will be able to raise his concerns at greater length.

Glenda Jackson Portrait Glenda Jackson (Hampstead and Kilburn) (Lab)
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In response to a question from my right hon. Friend the Member for Don Valley (Caroline Flint) on affording anonymity to those accused of rape, the Prime Minister said that proposals would be brought forward, enabling debate. That led me to think that the Prime Minister believes that the debate should take place in Government time, in the House. Given the grave anxiety that the proposals are causing not only in the House, but in the wider community, the sooner that debate can take place, the better. Will the Leader of the House commit to holding such a debate, and very soon?