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Peter Bone Excerpts

Friday 26th October 2018 Commons Chamber

[Mr Deputy Speaker (Sir Lindsay Hoyle)]

Second Reading what day?

[Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough) (Con)]

The first sitting Friday in 2019, as required by Standing Orders.

[Mr Deputy Speaker (Sir Lindsay Hoyle)]

You need to name a date.

Bill to be read a Second time on Friday 11 January 2019.

[Mr Bone]

On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker.

[Mr Deputy Speaker]

Order. I would like to get through these motions.

[Mr Bone]

It is relevant to this point. Obviously, your ruling is unquestionable, Sir, but Standing Order No. 14 requires the appointment of private Members’ days. We know that the Leader of the House will do that in 2019, but we have the farce here of every Member having to name a date in November because the other dates are not announced. It seems to me that Members should be perfectly entitled to request a future private Members’ day, which we already know will be given by the Leader of the House, because she has committed to that.

[Mr Deputy Speaker]

In fairness, you are correct to name the date under Standing Orders, and I am sure that you will have helped the Whips with your little clarification to assist them with your future challenges ahead. Right, let us continue.

Business of the House Commission Bill

Motion made, That the Bill be now read a Second time.

[Mr Deputy Speaker]

Second Reading what day?

[Mr Bone]

I would try, Sir, the second private Members’ day allocated in 2019, but that appears to be out of order, so can we try 18 January 2019?

Bill to be read a Second time on Friday 18 January 2019.

Hospital (Parking Charges and Business Rates) Bill

Motion made, That the Bill be now read a Second time.

[Hon. Members]

Object.

Bill to be read a Second time on Friday 25 January 2019.

Voter Registration (No. 2) Bill

Motion made, That the Bill be now read a Second time.