Sunday Trading (London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games) Bill [Lords] (Allocation of Time)

Graham Stringer Excerpts

Monday 30th April 2012 Commons Chamber

[Mr Prisk]

I will give way once more because this is a programme motion and I want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to make a proper contribution on Second Reading.

[Graham Stringer (Blackley and Broughton) (Lab)]

My point is about the speed and programming of the Bill. The hon. Gentleman will be aware that Sunday trading is one of the most controversial items in this House. I think that I am right in saying that it was the only item on which Margaret Thatcher was defeated when she was Prime Minister. Does he agree that that makes the Bill completely inappropriate for fast-tracking at the last minute and that this is a sneaky way of dealing with a very difficult issue?