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Parliamentary Standards Bill

First, there is good evidence in a Modernisation Committee report from two years ago—that evidence came from the Clerks of the House—that it is a myth that this House spends less time on legislation than the other place does. It is simply not true. [Interruption.] Well, that was the implication of what was said. Secondly, on the insufficiency of time, I personally have always been in favour of the House sitting late, but—

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Reference

495 c404-5 

Session

2008-09

Chamber / Committee

House of Commons chamber
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