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Business question from David Winnick (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 19 January 2017. It occurred during Business statement on Business of the House.

I am always willing to offer birthday congratulations to young people, Mr Speaker, be it to you or your chaplain.

Why is there constant delay and evasion in the Government bringing a motion before the House on the renewal of the parliamentary building? I know about the debate in Westminster Hall next Wednesday, but why is there the delay? Is it not essential for a decision to be reached so that, if a general election is to take place in 2020, those elected will know that they will not be sitting in this building and that the work will be carried out without Members or staff being present, which, hopefully, will mean that it will be completed in a much shorter time than if evacuation does not take place?

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
619 cc1075-6 
Session
2016-17
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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