Postman Pep
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Made me chuckle
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Parliament in general thread
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mancity2012_eamo
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Made me chuckle
I found it amusing.
M
M
mat
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He’s got a point.
The Government try to avoid parliamentary scrutiny on a daily basis.
Gabriel
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Daily allowance well earned...
Chris in London
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Daily allowance well earned...
I remember being told that some of the objection to the introduction of TV cameras in Parliament in the 80s (?) was based on such behaviour previously going under the radar...
Gabriel
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The cameras were allowed in the Lords about five years before the Commons, which is odd given how many Peers enjoy catching forty winks. A few glasses of red at lunch, the heating system on full blast, and the gentle murmur of debate in the background, irresistible.I remember being told that some of the objection to the introduction of TV cameras in Parliament in the 80s (?) was based on such behaviour previously going under the radar...
Mr Kobayashi
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Not really surprising, the delivery from the minister was as dull as possible (even for dull administrative matters) and the chamber is far too comfortable.
Both houses need to be moved to modern facilities with the speaker sitting at the front and everyone else sits in a round chamber like the Scottish Parliament, EU Parliament and Bundestag.
With other more substantive reforms this would reduce the presence of these relics from 19th century and the Palace of Westminster could become a museum and occasional venue for ceremonial occasions.
Both houses need to be moved to modern facilities with the speaker sitting at the front and everyone else sits in a round chamber like the Scottish Parliament, EU Parliament and Bundestag.
With other more substantive reforms this would reduce the presence of these relics from 19th century and the Palace of Westminster could become a museum and occasional venue for ceremonial occasions.
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bluethrunthru
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reform of the whole system is needed
Ifwecouldjust.......
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reform of the whole system is needed
The figures are so low because he doesn't keep horses.