Business of the House

James Sunderland Excerpts

Thursday 27th February 2020 Commons Chamber

[Mr Rees-Mogg]

This is an important issue, which is often raised in this House. I urge the hon. Lady to seek an Adjournment debate on the specific issues affecting contractors in her constituency. However, the Government have codes of conduct, and as the Government ourselves, we try to ensure that we pay contractors promptly.

[James Sunderland (Bracknell) (Con)]

Given the current focus on the imminent strategic defence and security review, will the Leader of the House agree to a much-needed debate on defence?

[Mr Rees-Mogg]

I am very grateful to my hon. Friend for that question. The Backbench Business Committee, when it was set up, was given four or possibly five days in its total allocation that were meant to be for defence, so that should be raised with the Backbench Business Committee in about a week’s time.