Points of Order Debate

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Department: Ministry of Justice
Tuesday 5th February 2013

(11 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Ian C. Lucas Portrait Ian Lucas (Wrexham) (Lab)
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On a point of order, Mr Speaker. I seek your guidance on whether it is appropriate for a Minister to refuse to meet hon. Members to discuss important matters relating to their constituencies. It seems extraordinary that a Minister has refused three times to meet elected Members of Parliament, who should be given respect.

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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Even if something is extraordinary, that does not necessarily render it disorderly. It is not a matter for the Chair; it is a matter between the Minister and the Member. The hon. Gentleman has made his point. If the Minister wants briefly to respond, he can.