Another Conservative MP, Julian Lewis, said on Tuesday he would vote against the proposals.

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Mr Bercow emphasised that his statement, which came in response to a point of order from Tory MP Julian Lewis, was a personal opinion.

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Last month, New Forest East MP Julian Lewis, wrote to transport minister Norman Baker calling for them to be subject to the same licensing regulations as road races currently are.

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