Points of Order

Roberta Blackman-Woods Excerpts
Tuesday 29th June 2010

(14 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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That is a useful contribution to the continuation of point of order exchanges.

Roberta Blackman-Woods Portrait Roberta Blackman-Woods (City of Durham) (Lab)
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On a point of order, Mr Speaker. I understand that important announcements have been made today on the abolition of the regional development agencies and the setting up of new local government structures to replace them. May I implore you, sir, to use your good offices to press Ministers to make statements of that nature in the House first, so that they can be properly debated?

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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I can say to the hon. Lady that I am aware of concerns about this matter, and there will be an opportunity to explore it. On the procedural point that she raises, I am conscious of and looking into the matter. I hope that that is helpful.