Business of the House Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Business of the House

Philip Davies Excerpts
Thursday 22nd October 2015

(9 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Grayling Portrait Chris Grayling
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As somebody who has always been concerned about hospital services in my area, I understand the hon. Gentleman’s point. Given the structure of the health service, I have found it most helpful to engage local GPs in a discussion. Indeed, I have found them very useful allies in ensuring that the local service configuration remains what people want.

Philip Davies Portrait Philip Davies (Shipley) (Con)
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You know better than anybody, Mr Speaker, that one of my favourite days of the year in this House is when we debate international women’s day. On 19 November, it is international men’s day. In the interests of gender equality, which I know many Members take very seriously, will the Leader of the House agree to a debate in this Chamber on international men’s day, just as we have a debate on international women’s day?

Lord Grayling Portrait Chris Grayling
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I congratulate my hon. Friend on being such an effective champion of equality in this House. I was not aware of international men’s day, but I will look very carefully at the suggestion he makes.