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Back-bench representation is tied to the voting balance on the bureau.As a business manager who sits on the bureau, whenever possible I ask for extra time for debates on more controversial issues.
I also want to pick up on what Christine said about training, which is crucial and should be prioritised. That may mean employing extra prison officers to cover time off for training.