Northern Ireland (Welfare Reform) Bill (Allocation of Time) Debate

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Northern Ireland (Welfare Reform) Bill (Allocation of Time)

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Northern Ireland (Welfare Reform) Bill
Monday 23rd November 2015

(8 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Theresa Villiers Portrait Mrs Villiers
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I think I covered most of the key points in my opening remarks. The motion, as drafted, is not unusual, and there is a fairly broad consensus on the need to progress with this legislation quickly. Right hon. and hon. Members will be aware of the grouping and selection, and I am sure they will be keen for us to debate everything we can in the hours ahead. I welcome the opportunity—

Theresa Villiers Portrait Mrs Villiers
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No, I am not giving way. I welcome the opportunity to debate the amendments tabled by the hon. Member for Foyle (Mark Durkan) at the Committee stage, and I am sure he will have sufficient time to put on the record these points as he so wishes. Obviously, he has also had considerable time during this discussion to make a number of useful points.

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