The late Eric Forth used to have a description for early-day motions, but there is insufficient chastity in language to repeat it without offence. Nevertheless, may we have a statement from my right hon. Friend on the wholesale abuse and trivialisation of EDMs, not least by the Scottish National party?
Business of the House
Business question from
Desmond Swayne
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Thursday, 13 October 2016.
It occurred during Business statement on Business of the House.
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