Chris On Persistance Paying For Back Bench MPs Via The Private Member's Bill Process
Gavin Robinson Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Home Affairs), Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Defence) 1:27, 26 April 2024
I beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time.
The Bill presentation followed...
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Later in the debate.
Christopher Chope Conservative, Christchurch 1:41, 26 April 2024
I would just like to put on the record my congratulations to Gavin Robinson and his hon. Friends on their persistence. Moving Third Reading with the support of the Government and the Opposition is a testament to what can happen in this place if people persist. I remember chairing a Westminster Hall debate in which the right hon. Gentleman and some of his hon. Friends were putting pressure on the Minister of State at the Northern Ireland Office, my right hon. Friend Mr Baker. Basically, my right hon. Friend was unable to respond coherently to the pertinent points that were being made. No doubt that is one of the reasons why the right hon. Gentleman’s Bill has now gained success. He has successfully cross-examined Ministers into the ground and they have been unable to respond coherently, so many congratulations to him.
Sara Britcliffe Conservative, Hyndburn 1:42, 26 April 2024
I congratulate Gavin Robinson on bringing forward this important Bill, which I welcome and am very happy to support.
The discourse and debate continued...
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