Business of the House

Debate between Jacob Rees-Mogg and Anna Turley

Thursday 17th October 2019 Commons Chamber

[Mr Rees-Mogg]

My hon. Friend tempts me to stray into matters that are not quite right for today. There is so much business to be done and so many future business statements. This issue is a priority for the Government—he is right to say that the Government have a good record on animal welfare. This is an important Bill that commands a lot of support across the House and I hope it comes forward in the not-too-distant future.

[Anna Turley (Redcar) (Lab/Co-op)]

People were obviously delighted to see Baby’s law come before Parliament, and if Parliament had not been illegally prorogued, it would have passed through this place by now. I am glad to hear that it is a priority for the Government, but I would urge the Leader of the House to introduce it as soon as possible. It is a small Bill and could actually be fitted in in the next few days. Please will he give us some commitment that it is top of his list?

[Mr Rees-Mogg]

I am grateful to the hon. Lady, but I refer her to my previous answer.