Business of the House Debate

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Department: Leader of the House
Thursday 16th November 2017

(7 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Andrea Leadsom Portrait Andrea Leadsom
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We all welcome the Lords’ review of their procedure. The right hon. Gentleman will be aware that it is not a priority for the Government to look at legislating for Lords reform, but we await with interest the conclusion of the Lords’ review of their own proceedings.

Jim Shannon Portrait Jim Shannon (Strangford) (DUP)
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There has been an increase in human rights abuses in China, with the torture, detention and persecution of Christians and Tibetan Buddhists. Will the Leader of the House agree to a debate on this very important matter?

Andrea Leadsom Portrait Andrea Leadsom
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Right across the House, I think we all share a determination to see the rights of those of faith and of no faith upheld. The hon. Gentleman often raises very important points about rights abuses. I encourage him to seek a debate on the subject.