Business of the House

Mims Davies Excerpts

Thursday 28th June 2018 Commons Chamber

[Andrea Leadsom]

I feel I should say that I felt quite sad for Germany, as it was a difficult blow yesterday—

[Mims Davies (Eastleigh) (Con)]

Really?

[Andrea Leadsom]

Sorry, but I did feel some sympathy there. We will absolutely take on board the hon. Gentleman’s request for as much notice as possible of Backbench Business Committee days in the run-up to the recess and in our September sitting. I will take that away and discuss it with my right hon. Friend the Chief Whip. The hon. Gentleman also raises the important issue of adults with learning disabilities. He will be aware that the subject has serious implications for the charities sector, with many organisations facing significant bills should what he suggests be the solution on back pay. The Government are looking carefully at the issue, which could be a useful subject for a Backbench Business Committee debate—he could apply to himself for that. I know the Government would welcome any debate on a resolution to this very tricky issue.