Sentences with phrase «backbench business time»

MPs used backbench business time yesterday to table a motion calling for a select committee to be established to sort the matter out.

The Commons will vote on the matter in backbench business time amid growing pressure about current arrangements.

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Yesterday the Commons used the time allocated by the Backbench Business Committee to debate the issue of immigration.

That's why for the first time in over a century, this Government has voluntarily given up its power to control all business in the Commons by establishing a Backbench Business Committee — a decision Labour consistently ducked and, astonishingly, still seem tobusiness in the Commons by establishing a Backbench Business Committee — a decision Labour consistently ducked and, astonishingly, still seem toBusiness Committee — a decision Labour consistently ducked and, astonishingly, still seem to oppose.

However, Sir George's move will add momentum for Mr Lyon's proposals, though the backbench business committee will have to make time for a debate on the issue.

The backbench business committee, which for the first time gives parliamentarians some control over what is debated in the house, is being sidelined and decisions on its motions ignored.