Housing and Planning Bill Debate

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John Bercow

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Housing and Planning Bill

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Monday 2nd November 2015

(9 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Second Reading
John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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I must inform the House that I have selected the amendment in the name of the Leader of the Opposition.

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Emily Thornberry Portrait Emily Thornberry
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On a point of order, Mr Speaker.

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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I hope it is a genuine point of order. I say that as much in hope as in expectation, but let us hear from the hon. Lady.

Emily Thornberry Portrait Emily Thornberry
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The point of order is this, Mr Speaker. The Secretary of State speaks again and again about the Bill’s importance in relation to London, but will not take any interventions from any London Members on the Opposition Benches.

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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The hon. Lady has, in a sense, advertised the claims of London Members, and I am sure that they will be at the forefront of the Secretary of State’s mind.

Greg Clark Portrait Greg Clark
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The record will show, Mr Speaker, that I have been generous in giving way to London Members, including the Labour mayoral candidate. If that does not illustrate a fair approach, I do not know what does.