John Bercow
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(9 years, 11 months ago)
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Mr Speaker
Order. We have very little time. What I need is short questions and short answers. We might then make some progress.
Mr Lansley
My hon. Friend is right that the £1 billion package includes that discount, which many businesses will receive automatically. Any business that thinks it might be eligible for the discount but has not received it should contact the council, but there is absolutely no need to employ an agent in order to receive it.
Mr Speaker
Order. Before I call the hon. Gentleman, may I just establish that he was here at the start of the statement, because I did not see him in his place?
Mr Speaker
In which case, I hope that he will understand that it would not be appropriate to call him.
Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering) (Con)
May we have a debate on who is to be the next President of the European Commission? Given that all the major parties are united in their opposition to the candidacy of Mr Juncker, this is an opportunity to send him a collective raspberry as well as to highlight the unity on the Conservative Benches against ever-closer union.