Sentencing Debate

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Sentencing

John Bercow Excerpts
Monday 23rd May 2011

(13 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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I inform the House that I have selected the amendment tabled in the name of the Prime Minister. Just before I call the shadow Secretary of State to move the motion, may I gently point out to him and the Secretary of State that there is a premium on time and that Back Benchers will be heavily restricted? There is no time limit on Front-Bench speeches, but I am sure that both right hon. Gentlemen will wish to apply a certain self-denying ordinance.