Academies Bill [Lords]
Debate between Martin Caton and David T C Davies(14 years, 4 months ago)
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The Temporary Chair
That was very helpful, but I really would like to get on with the Academies Bill.
David T. C. Davies (Monmouth) (Con)
On a point of order, Mr Caton. It was impossible for myself and a number of other people to make the very important Division just now, because of the large numbers of people coming out and pushing against us as we entered from the Portcullis House end, and because of a number of Members who, unfortunately, instead of vacating quickly, decided to hang around talking, preventing people from getting in. As a result, a number of people just missed a very important vote. I would like to put on the record my concern at the eight-minute time limit and the fact that people are not getting out of the way quickly enough to allow Members from Portcullis House to vote.
The Temporary Chair
The hon. Gentleman has made his point very well, and I hope that hon. Members recognise that they need to show courtesy during a vote.