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John Bercow

Main Page: John Bercow (Speaker - Buckingham)
Wednesday 16th February 2011

(13 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Bob Russell Portrait Bob Russell (Colchester) (LD)
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On a point of order, Mr Speaker. I know how keen you are that Ministers should make announcements to the House first. This evening, BBC television news reported that the Government were planning to abandon their consultation on the Forestry Commission land disposals. Sir, I wonder whether you have received any indication that a Minister will come to the House to make a statement, even at this late hour, or if not tonight, tomorrow.

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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The short answer is no. Many matters are subject to speculation and conjecture, even in our media—a fact of which the hon. Gentleman, on the strength of nearly 14 years’ experience in the House, is well aware.