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HANSARDPoints of OrderI thank the hon. Gentleman for what he said. I spoke to Paul’s widow, Sam, on the telephone this morning. It is perfectly possible that she has listened live to these tributes to…18 Feb 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderThank you very much indeed.18 Feb 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderThank you.18 Feb 2019HANSARD FlybmiOrder. The Minister is answering the question and there is quite a lot of sedentary chuntering on both sides, and no shortage of gesticulation, either. I am sure that Mr Knight…18 Feb 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsOrder. I do not want to be unkind to the hon. Lady, but she has taken too long to ask a question about Opposition policy, and we really cannot get into that. Questions are about…18 Feb 2019HANSARDDefence Procurement: UK ProsperityOrder. As we are constrained for time, I advise the hon. Member for Bolton West (Chris Green) that his inquiry on missile defence capability can be shoehorned into the current…18 Feb 2019HANSARDBusiness Before QuestionsIt is with great sadness that I have to inform the House of the death of the hon. Member for Newport West, Paul Flynn. A dedicated, principled, fearless and award-winning…18 Feb 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI call Ross Thomson. Where is the fella? He is not here. I am sorry that he is not here, but Leo Docherty is.18 Feb 2019HANSARDRAF ScamptonWe want to enjoy the benefits of the Minister’s mellifluous tones. That was my only exhortation. It is quite understandable that a Minister looks back at a Member, but the rest of…18 Feb 2019HANSARDBusiness without DebateWe now come to motion 6, on the Joint Committee on the draft Registration of Overseas Entities Bill. Motion not moved. We now come to a series of motions, and for the convenience,…18 Feb 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderThat was a parliamentarian’s tribute; I do not think I can speak more highly of what the hon. Gentleman has said than to make that observation. I thank both colleagues.18 Feb 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderI must say to the hon. Lady that that was the most gracious and beautifully crafted and delivered tribute to Paul Flynn. I know that it will be warmly appreciated by Sam, by the…18 Feb 2019HANSARDArmed Forces CovenantWell, the Minister is going to pursue it with the Prisons Minister.18 Feb 2019HANSARDRolling StockI hope that the hon. Member for Tonbridge and Malling (Tom Tugendhat) enjoyed either his breakfast or the rare benefit of a lie-in—I know not which. No doubt we will hear from him…14 Feb 2019HANSARD UK’s Withdrawal from the EUOrder. The hon. Gentleman says that the hon. Member for Wellingborough (Mr Bone) is “very irritating”. Well, this is a subjective matter. Some people might find the hon. Gentleman…14 Feb 2019HANSARD UK’s Withdrawal from the EUOrder. Let me say in the most affectionate possible terms to the hon. Member for Huddersfield (Mr Sheerman), who is an extremely cerebral Member of the House, that at this moment…14 Feb 2019HANSARD Points of OrderThe right hon. Gentleman is entirely justified in seeking further clarification, and I am happy to provide it. The answer is, yes, I do expect that if the intended reference—I…14 Feb 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseCan we have single-sentence questions? I call Daniel Zeichner.14 Feb 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI thank the shadow Leader of the House for what she has just said. Many Members from across the House will know Eve Griffith-Okai. I think I am right in saying that she has served…14 Feb 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsSplendid.14 Feb 2019