Business of the House

John Bercow Excerpts

Thursday 24th March 2016 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Or about facilitating a debate thereon.

[Dr Coffey]

I did not follow the hon. Lady’s debate, but I am aware of the seriousness of the issue, and she will be aware of previous legislation we have introduced to enhance criminal penalties. It is, of course, open to her and Members from across the House to progress that commission and present its findings to the Government. I may well commend to her doing that and seeking another Back-Bench business debate once the commission reports.