Scrutiny of Secretaries of State in the House of Lords Debate

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Scrutiny of Secretaries of State in the House of Lords

Rosie Winterton Excerpts
Wednesday 20th March 2024

(1 month, 1 week ago)

Commons Chamber
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Rosie Winterton Portrait Madam Deputy Speaker (Dame Rosie Winterton)
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Order. I hope that the hon. Gentleman will be brief, because it is very unusual for a Member to come in after an Adjournment debate has started and then to intervene. Let me add that it is important for everyone who does intervene to stay until the end of the debate.

Chris Stephens Portrait Chris Stephens
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Thank you for that strict reminder, Madam Deputy Speaker.

Does the hon. Gentleman agree that if he or I were to secure an urgent question, the same principle would apply and the Foreign Secretary would not be here?