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Business of the House (Today)

Proceeding contribution from John Bercow (Speaker) in the House of Commons on Monday, 10 November 2014. It occurred during Debate on Business of the House (Today).

It would be normal for the Home Secretary to speak either at the beginning or at the end of the debate. A most courteous approach was made to me on her behalf suggesting that it might be helpful to the House if she were to wind up the debate, and I agreed to that request. It is not that I am seeking to delay the Home Secretary for one moment; it is that there is provision for others to speak. When they have finished doing so, the Home Secretary can and will speak, and we will look forward to that. I think it would be a bit odd if I suddenly interrupted the flow of the debate now, when other Members are seeking to contribute, but I will take one further point of order from the right hon. Gentleman.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
587 c1214 
Session
2014-15
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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