Business of the House Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Business of the House

John Bercow Excerpts
Thursday 13th September 2012

(12 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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None Portrait Several hon. Members
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. A large number of right hon. and hon. Members are seeking to catch my eye, but it is highly unlikely that I shall be able to accommodate them all today. There is a statement on Afghanistan to follow and two debates under the auspices of the Backbench Business Committee. I seek to maximise the number of contributors, so there will be a premium on brevity from the Back Benches and Front Benches alike.

James Duddridge Portrait James Duddridge (Rochford and Southend East) (Con)
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May we have a debate on the future of the Shoeburyness-to-Fenchurch Street line, which is currently under tender? Specifically, can the Government give my commuter constituents reassurance that good rolling stock will not be replaced with old, dirty rolling stock without air conditioning?