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HANSARDJammu and KashmirEloquence and brevity combined? Mike Gapes.27 Feb 2019HANSARDUK’s Withdrawal from the EUOrder. The hon. Member for North East Fife (Stephen Gethins), who speaks for the Scottish National party, now has a possibly unrivalled opportunity to demonstrate, by comparison…27 Feb 2019HANSARDUK’s Withdrawal from the EUWe are extremely grateful to the hon. Gentleman.27 Feb 2019HANSARDUK’s Withdrawal from the EUOrder. After the next speaker, the hon. Member for Perth and North Perthshire (Pete Wishart), the time limit on Back-Bench speeches will go down to three minutes in a bid to…27 Feb 2019HANSARDUK’s Withdrawal from the EUOrder. The hon. Gentleman must be heard. I know that he is using the word “you”—he is using it as a rhetorical device. I do not take offence at that, but he must be heard.27 Feb 2019HANSARDUK’s Withdrawal from the EUOrder. A four-minute limit now applies to Back-Bench speeches. I call Alberto Costa.27 Feb 2019HANSARDUK’s Withdrawal from the EUA five-minute limit on Back-Bench speeches now applies, although I warn colleagues that that limit will probably have to fall; it is not compulsory to speak to the full limit.27 Feb 2019HANSARDUK’s Withdrawal from the EUWell, it has been 63 minutes. The Minister for the Cabinet Office is known for the intellectual approach that he adopts, which includes analysis in copious detail of propositions…27 Feb 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderThere is no requirement for any particular hon. Member to be present at any given time. The vote remains valid. Whether the hon. Gentleman, who rejoices in the celebrity of his…27 Feb 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderThat is a noted reform that has occurred, in response to representations from Members on both sides of the House. In making that point—that public service information notice, if…27 Feb 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderWell, I am not sure that there is a further point to be made to that, but there is a cheeky grin etched upon the contours of the right hon. Gentleman’s face, which suggests to me…27 Feb 2019HANSARDJammu and KashmirOrder. Could I just very gently say, and I say it in a convivial spirit to the hon. Gentleman, that the erudition of his inquiry was equalled only by its length, and that has been…27 Feb 2019HANSARDJammu and KashmirThe right hon. Member for Broadland (Mr Simpson) just entered the Chamber carrying, as per usual, a book. I note in passing something of which the right hon. Gentleman will be…27 Feb 2019HANSARDEngagementsOrder. There is a fest of undignified arm-waving, and bellowing, Mr Kerr, from a sedentary position. Calm yourself, man. Take some sort of soothing medicament that you will find…27 Feb 2019HANSARDBusiness without DebateDoes the right hon. Gentleman really wish to raise a point of order? Oh, very well.27 Feb 2019HANSARDBusiness without DebateAny moment now, I shall invite the hon. Member for Oldham West and Royton (Jim McMahon) to speak to his petition, when very large numbers of right hon. and hon. Members have…27 Feb 2019HANSARDUK’s Withdrawal from the EUThree-minute limit. I call Joanna Cherry.27 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionMr Blunt, having heard you—it was rather unwelcome—from your seat, perhaps we can now hear you on your feet.26 Feb 2019HANSARDIsrael and PalestineOrder. Resume your seat, Mr Russell-Moyle. There is a lot of pressure on time. We have not got time for lists; what I want is a question with a question mark, and then we will…26 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionOrder. Mr Blunt—be quiet. Be quiet. You are not the arbiter of what the right hon. Lady says. I will be the judge of that. Do not try to shout her down. It is beneath you—and more…26 Feb 2019