Business of the House Debate

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Department: Leader of the House
Wednesday 28th November 2012

(11 years, 12 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Lansley Portrait Mr Lansley
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As I said, the Prime Minister will make a statement on behalf of the Government.

Jane Ellison Portrait Jane Ellison (Battersea) (Con)
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May I say on behalf of the Backbench Business Committee that, although we are obviously disappointed, we understand the reason why business has been changed? The bid for the debate was extremely well supported by the Committee, so if there is anything that we can do to accommodate the debate in good order, we will do it.

Lord Lansley Portrait Mr Lansley
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I am grateful to my hon. Friend and, indeed, the Backbench Business Committee for their forbearance. One of the consequences of what I have announced is that, although less Back-Bench time has been allocated for tomorrow, more will be allocated at a later date. I hope that the Committee will find a ready opportunity to accommodate this important debate.