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Debate between Kevin Brennan and David Nuttall(7 years, 8 months ago)
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Kevin Brennan (Cardiff West) (Lab)
On a point of order, Mr Nuttall. Is it in order for the debate to proceed without a Minister present on behalf of the Government, or is it simply a gross discourtesy to the House?
Mr David Nuttall (in the Chair)
It is in order for the debate to proceed. [Interruption.] The door opens, but there is no Minister. The debate will proceed, so there is no need to adjourn the sitting.
Kevin Brennan
Further to that point of order, Mr Nuttall. On the second part of my point of order, is it considered a discourtesy by the Chair?
Mr David Nuttall (in the Chair)
It is always considered best practice for the mover of the motion and the Minister who will respond to be in their places when the debate begins. I am pleased to say that the Minister is now in his place.