Margaret Thatcher Day Bill Debate

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Department: HM Treasury

Margaret Thatcher Day Bill

Peter Bone Excerpts
Friday 5th July 2013

(11 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Peter Bone Portrait Mr Bone
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You cannot object; I am within the time. Mr Deputy Speaker, I appreciate the support of my Whips in this—

Thomas Docherty Portrait Thomas Docherty (Dunfermline and West Fife) (Lab)
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On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. Perhaps it would be helpful to the Government Whips if they were to read “Erskine May” to see how the process works.

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Lindsay Hoyle)
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That is not a point of order, but it might have been helpful if they had struggled a little longer to get through the Lobby.

Peter Bone Portrait Mr Bone
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I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time.

The Bill would amend the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 so that the last Monday in August is known as Margaret Thatcher day. Baroness Thatcher was without doubt one of the greatest Prime Ministers in living memory—[Interruption.]

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Deputy Speaker
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Would Members please be quiet, because I am trying to hear Mr Bone. It would be helpful if those leaving the Chamber would do so quietly.

Peter Bone Portrait Mr Bone
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Mrs Thatcher was a great stateswoman, a true patriot, and an inspiration to the masses. She not only did our country a great service but gave Britain back its pride and returned it to prosperity after some of the darkest economic days in recent decades. She gave us a legacy to be proud of. It is rare to find—

Huw Irranca-Davies Portrait Huw Irranca-Davies (Ogmore) (Lab)
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On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker.

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Thomas Docherty Portrait Thomas Docherty
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My hon. Friend can go first.

Peter Bone Portrait Mr Bone
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This was a politician with such courage and conviction—

Huw Irranca-Davies Portrait Huw Irranca-Davies
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On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. I am seeking clarification. Having been—