Infrastructure Bill [Lords]: (Programme) (No. 3) Debate

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Infrastructure Bill [Lords]: (Programme) (No. 3)

Joan Walley Excerpts
Wednesday 11th February 2015

(9 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Baroness Laing of Elderslie Portrait Madam Deputy Speaker
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Yes, indeed, of course it can. I am happy to clarify that for the hon. Gentleman. Once again, it is up to the House. If the House decides that it wishes to use all the time available in debate and discussion, there will be less time for votes. If the House decides not to use the time for debate, there will be time for votes.

Joan Walley Portrait Joan Walley (Stoke-on-Trent North) (Lab)
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On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. As the Ministers are both in their place, as well as the Government’s business managers, is it not the case that irrespective of the Standing Orders of the House, if the Government so wish they could cease the debate at the appropriate time so that the Opposition amendments could be voted on?

Baroness Laing of Elderslie Portrait Madam Deputy Speaker
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I am not going to take up any more time on this as I have already answered that point. It is up to the House. If no Member wishes to speak, there will be plenty of time to vote. If many Members wish to speak, there will be less time to vote. I suggest that we proceed, rather than using any more precious time on points of order one way or another.