Sittings of the House (29 March) Debate

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Sittings of the House (29 March)

Jim Shannon Excerpts
Thursday 28th March 2019

(5 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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Well, I fear that the hon. and learned Lady invests the Chair with powers that he does not possess. I am well familiar with the notable and widely observed oratorical style of the Attorney General and that, to some extent, I can comfortably and with enthusiasm predict: what I cannot do is say what is in his mind. That is not known to me. It may be known to a great many people in Torridge and West Devon, and it will be known to the right hon. and learned Gentleman, but it is not known to me.

Jim Shannon Portrait Jim Shannon (Strangford) (DUP)
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On a point of order, Mr Speaker. On the business for tomorrow, the Leader of the House mentioned the tabling of amendments. Can you please indicate whether amendments will be taken in a singular fashion, as they have been in the past, or will they be taken in a multiple fashion, as they were on one sheet of paper last night?

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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There will be a business of the House motion in the standard form governing the proceedings. I would hope that that would offer the hon. Gentleman the comfort that he seeks. Amendments can be considered to it.