Government Policy on the Proceedings of the House | Commons debates I do not dispute the hon. Lady’s thing.
Government Policy on the Proceedings of the House | Commons debates Yes I do. I read the motion very carefully. It said that the Government should abandon the 1% pay cap; and my right hon.
Government Policy on the Proceedings of the House | Commons debates The answer to that is that I have no idea. I am a former Government Chief Whip, not the current one.
Government Policy on the Proceedings of the House | Commons debates I am grateful for my colleagues’ support.
Government Policy on the Proceedings of the House | Commons debates Of course, it was technically the decision of this House to have the early election.
Government Policy on the Proceedings of the House | Commons debates No, no. I do not follow that at all.
Government Policy on the Proceedings of the House | Commons debates It is an arguable point. I have made my argument and the hon. Gentleman has made his, as he will no doubt do again later.
Nomination of Members to Committees | Business of the House (Today) | Commons debates Rather than repeating arguments, let me go through the arguments that have been raised so far and comment on them as I think fit, which I
Nomination of Members to Committees | Business of the House (Today) | Commons debates My hon. Friend makes a strong point very well, but I think my right hon. Friend the Member for West Dorset put his finger on it.