Debate on North East Independent Economic Review report
4 September 2013
On Thursday 5 September MPs took part in a general debate on the North East Independent Economic Review report. This debate was chosen by the Backbench Business Committee following representations from Mr Nicholas Brown, Helen Goodman and Guy Opperman.
Watch the debate and read a transcript
Mr Nicholas Brown opened the debate.
Watch the debate on Parliament TV and read the views expressed by MPs in Commons Hansard.
How the subject was selected
The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee following representations by Mr Nicholas Brown, Helen Goodman and Guy Opperman.at the Committee’s public meeting on 18 June 2013.
- Parliament TV: Backbench Business Committee on 18 June 2013
- Transcript of oral evidence heard on 18 June 2013
Backbench Business Committee
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