Large-scale Solar Farms
Debate between James Gray and Gordon Henderson(8 months ago)
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Gordon Henderson (in the Chair)
I am expecting the Minister to take about 15 minutes, so out of fairness I will give the Opposition spokesman the same amount of time.
James Gray
On a point of order, Mr Henderson. Am I not right in thinking that it is normal in such debates for a spokesman from the other main parties in this Parliament to respond to the debate? The Liberal Democrats believe that they feel strongly on this issue, yet there is not one Liberal Democrat Back Bencher or shadow Minister here. Is that because they do not like the policy, because they cannot answer the debate, or because they were not invited? Why are there no Liberal Democrats here?
Gordon Henderson (in the Chair)
The hon. Gentleman will know that that is not a point of order. He has made his point, so I will call Dr Alan Whitehead.