Does the hon. Gentleman agree that the right hon. Member for Forest of Dean (Mr Harper) is underestimating the power of private Members’ Bills historically in this House? They have paved the way for very big social change. For example, the Abortion Act 1967 and the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970 by Lord Morris—both very powerful pieces of legislation —came via private Members’ Bills. They have always had a huge and significant impact, so what the right hon. Gentleman says is just nonsense.
Parliamentary Constituencies (Amendment) Bill: Committee Stage
Proceeding contribution from
Siobhain McDonagh
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 19 June 2018.
It occurred during Opposition day on Parliamentary Constituencies (Amendment) Bill: Committee Stage.
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