Labour has said the debates proposal is still under consideration, although there are potential problems.

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In the past few weeks, with Beijing's bid still under consideration, several newspaper editors have been dismissed or criticised for articles deemed damaging to the party's image.

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The broader gun package still under consideration by the Senate includes tougher laws on gun trafficking and straw purchases, and steps to devise ways to improve safety in schools.

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There was no place in the Queen's Speech for proposals to introduce plain packaging for cigarettes or legislation on minimum alcohol pricing, although Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has insisted both plans are still under consideration.

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