Business of the House Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Business of the House

Harriett Baldwin Excerpts
Monday 13th July 2026

(4 weeks, 2 days ago)

Commons Chamber
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Alan Campbell Portrait Sir Alan Campbell
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I share my hon. Friend’s hope. This is an important Bill and an important matter. It is, of course, about the victims of Hillsborough and their families, and the campaign that they have needed to wage for far too long, but it is also of profound importance to public service and how we do business in our country. That is why the Bill is of such importance.

Harriett Baldwin Portrait Dame Harriett Baldwin (West Worcestershire) (Con)
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Will the Leader of the House confirm that, given that the other place is sitting next week, there is nothing to stop him tabling a business statement to enable this House to sit next week? Given the enormity of the events happening in the Government next week, does he not think that would be a good idea?

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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Such a move would also require the agreement of the House and, from colleagues’ faces, I am not sure it is quite ready.