Local Government Finance

Debate between John Lamont and Rushanara Ali
Wednesday 5th February 2025

(2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Rushanara Ali Portrait Rushanara Ali
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The hon. Member took the opportunity to make a speech. I am sure he will get his clicks on Facebook and Twitter, so he does not need to continue in that vein.

John Lamont Portrait John Lamont (Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk) (Con)
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On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Please indulge me. Could you give some guidance, on how, under Standing Orders, we can encourage Ministers to debate? This is, after all, a debating chamber. The Minister is either unable or unwilling to debate with right hon. and hon. Members.