Business of the House

Debate between Jacob Rees-Mogg and Lord Hanson of Flint

Thursday 24th October 2019 Commons Chamber

[David Hanson (Delyn) (Lab)]

I just want to be clear: is the Leader of the House’s motion on Monday under the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011?

[Mr Rees-Mogg]

Yes.

Business of the House

Debate between Jacob Rees-Mogg and Lord Hanson of Flint

Thursday 26th September 2019 Commons Chamber

[Mr Rees-Mogg]

He can’t not be. A gentleman of his seniority! I do apologise. Anyway, he makes an important point. I will take it up with the relevant Secretary of State to see when that statutory instrument is planned.

[David Hanson (Delyn) (Lab)]

As we approach the end of this Session, could I look at one particular issue, which is Government consultations? The Home Office issued a consultation on air rifle safety in October 2017. It closed in February 2018, but we have still not had a Government response. That is simply not acceptable. Could the Leader of the House look at that consultation period?

[Mr Rees-Mogg]

It is being considered very carefully.

Business of the House

Debate between Jacob Rees-Mogg and Lord Hanson of Flint

Thursday 5th September 2019 Commons Chamber

[Mr Rees-Mogg]

I was unaware of that, but it is deeply shocking that the representative office of so close an ally should be attacked in the United Kingdom. We should take every measure, as part of our diplomatic obligations, to protect the offices of all embassies in this country, but particularly those of friends. It is a matter that I am sure the Foreign Secretary will take most seriously.

[David Hanson (Delyn) (Lab)]

Is next Monday’s fixed-term Parliaments motion under the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 or another mechanism?

[Mr Rees-Mogg]

As I said earlier, the motion will be put down later today.