Ban on Fracking for Shale Gas Bill

Baroness Debbonaire Excerpts
Wednesday 19th October 2022

(2 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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18:59

Division 66

Ayes: 230


Labour: 169
Scottish National Party: 32
Liberal Democrat: 14
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1

Noes: 326


Conservative: 317
Democratic Unionist Party: 2

Baroness Debbonaire Portrait Thangam Debbonaire (Bristol West) (Lab)
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On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. There are very strong rumours that the Government Chief Whip has apparently resigned. I wonder if it is possible to get some clarity—[Interruption.] More than rumours—[Interruption.] Well, if Government Front Benchers want to say no. I seek your guidance, Madam Deputy Speaker, on whether or not that can be confirmed, given that this is a matter of parliamentary discipline?

Baroness Laing of Elderslie Portrait Madam Deputy Speaker (Dame Eleanor Laing)
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The hon. Lady raises a point as to whether a member of the Government has resigned. I have not been given any such information. I know no more than that and it is not a point of order for the Chair.