:52:58. > :53:04.It's the House of Commons that will have the final say, as on
:53:05. > :53:07.practically all legislation. As is always the case, the House of Lords
:53:08. > :53:16.has its own procedures and it's not in the of the Government to set down
:53:17. > :53:19.what time there'll be to debate a Bill.
:53:20. > :53:31.THE SPEAKER: The prize for patience goes to Mr Smith. Thank you, Madam
:53:32. > :53:34.Deputy Speaker. And can I wish the honourable gentleman a happy
:53:35. > :53:38.birthday. Thank you. It's right that other Parliamentary business should
:53:39. > :53:42.be shelved over the past few weeks to debate article 50, including the
:53:43. > :53:45.bus services Bill. In Manchester we have been demanding London-style
:53:46. > :53:50.franchising powers for many years. We can wait a little longer, but can
:53:51. > :53:53.I ask the leader to reschedule the Bill as soon as possible after the
:53:54. > :53:59.recess so that Manchester can properly manage our transport
:54:00. > :54:02.network. This may be an inadequate birthday
:54:03. > :54:03.present but I'll do my best to deliver on what the honourable
:54:04. > :54:11.gentleman wants.