Business of the House (Thursday)

Debate between Hilary Benn and Robert Halfon
Wednesday 8th December 2010

(14 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Hilary Benn Portrait Hilary Benn
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I think that you would rule me out of order if I commented on the electrification of the railway line to Wales, Mr Speaker.

Robert Halfon Portrait Robert Halfon (Harlow) (Con)
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On a point of order, Mr Speaker. Would you kindly give the House—and me, as a new Member—guidance on how many important debates were curtailed to five hours by the last Government, so that we can introduce some balance to this evening’s debate?