Private Members’ Bills Debate

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Department: Leader of the House
Tuesday 25th October 2016

(8 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Lidington Portrait Mr Lidington
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We shall consider all the recommendations of the Committee and respond within the timescale that the House usually expects.

Jake Berry Portrait Jake Berry (Rossendale and Darwen) (Con)
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As I am someone who, in the previous Parliament, had the privilege of bringing a private Member’s Bill through this place, I hope that the Leader of the House will give serious consideration to reforms to the system. When I listened to coverage of the day’s proceedings on Friday night, my toes curled with embarrassment at the shabby treatment of the Turing Bill.