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HANSARD Business of the HouseLet me endorse what the Leader of the House said in all solemnity about the absolute and precious right of Members and staff to go about their business safely and unimpeded. That…21 Oct 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Restoring DevolutionThe original author of the handbook on succinct questions, Sir John Redwood.21 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseIn a moment, I will call the shadow Leader of the House, who doubtless will have a prepared contribution. However, I emphasise to the House that I regard this as a relatively…21 Oct 2019HANSARDPreparations for Leaving the European UnionAgreed.21 Oct 2019HANSARD Harry DunnItem one of the scheduled business is voided, in the light of the statement and ruling that I gave shortly after 3.30 pm, so that business does not take place today.21 Oct 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI can see that the hon. Gentleman wishes to contribute to the exchanges on this matter. He does not have to do a salute.21 Oct 2019HANSARDSpeaker’s StatementThe short answer to that is no. I do not recall every single word that the right hon. Member for West Dorset (Sir Oliver Letwin) has said, although I am familiar with the thrust…21 Oct 2019HANSARDSpeaker’s StatementI note what the hon. Lady has said. The second point is a political one, to which I will not respond. In relation to “Erskine May”, it is available free online. In relation to the…21 Oct 2019HANSARDSpeaker’s StatementMy response to the right hon. Lady is twofold. First, it is not for the Chair to interpret the Act. People will make their own assessment of that. That does not fall to me.…21 Oct 2019HANSARDSpeaker’s StatementFirst, I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for his multifaceted point of order—and it was multifaceted; there were several features to it, and that is important. Secondly, I hear…21 Oct 2019HANSARDSpeaker’s StatementThe short answer is yes. I sought, colleagues, to frame my statement in factual terms, and it was—whether people agree with it or not—closely argued. I did not go in for…21 Oct 2019HANSARDSpeaker’s StatementI cannot quite read the lips of the hon. Member for Lichfield (Michael Fabricant), but I think he is saying, “If only”. The hon. Lady must be heard.21 Oct 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Restoring DevolutionI call the Chair of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, Simon Hoare.21 Oct 2019HANSARDSpeaker’s StatementOn Saturday last, as reported at column 658 of Hansard , the Leader of the House rose on a point of order to announce the Government’s intention to bring forward a motion today…21 Oct 2019HANSARDService Personnel: Recruitment and RetentionThe respected and celebrated president of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, Mrs Madeleine Moon.21 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseOrder. I do not wish to be unkind or discourteous to the hon. Gentleman, but what I am looking for are single-sentence questions. I am very sorry if the hon. Gentleman was…21 Oct 2019HANSARDSpeaker’s StatementI think he said something from a sedentary position about tomorrow, with evidence being taken and witnesses being heard, and that is absolutely right. I do not know what he…21 Oct 2019HANSARDSpeaker’s StatementI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman. Let us focus on the arguments and the issues. As a long-serving Member of this House who is sadly no longer with us once said, “It’s about…21 Oct 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill and Extension LetterWhat is your son’s name?21 Oct 2019HANSARDSpeaker’s StatementI am extremely grateful to the right hon. Gentleman for what he has said. The principle that I have enunciated has wider application. The same question convention applies to…21 Oct 2019