Commons Financial Privilege Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Commons Financial Privilege

Wayne David Excerpts
Wednesday 28th October 2015

(9 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Grayling Portrait Chris Grayling
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I very much agree with my hon. Friend. In recent years I have heard many Members of the House of Lords stress the importance of convention, but on this occasion they appear to have completely ignored it, which is why we now face this issue.

Wayne David Portrait Wayne David (Caerphilly) (Lab)
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Will there be any political balance on the panel, and will it be taking evidence?

Lord Grayling Portrait Chris Grayling
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As I said earlier, we will give more details about the panel’s composition and terms of reference shortly.