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HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActHas the shadow Secretary of State completed her oration?11 Jan 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderI am very grateful to the hon. Lady for her point of order. The short answer is that I have not been informed of any intention on the part of the Secretary of State to deliver an…11 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActOrder. As foreshadowed some moments ago in my response to the point of order from the hon. Member for Poplar and Limehouse (Jim Fitzpatrick), I can now announce the imposition,…11 Jan 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderI am very sorry to disappoint the hon. Lady, but she inquires how a vote can be forced today, and the answer is that there is not scope to do so. The Business of the House motion…11 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActOrder. Before the right hon. Lady takes the intervention, let me say that there is quite a lot of chuntering from a sedentary position going on. The hon. Member for North Dorset…11 Jan 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderI am extraordinarily grateful to the hon. Gentleman for gently advising me on these matters. The short answer is yes, it certainly would be taken into account. The Clerk of the…11 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActOrder. The right hon. Gentleman has talked the matter into the buffers.11 Jan 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderNothing can be done immediately. There is, as far as I can see, no scope for bringing the Secretary of State to the Chamber today, unless she were to offer to come later in our…11 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActWe are grateful. I call the Home Secretary.11 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActOrder. For the avoidance of doubt, the hon. Gentleman is not suggesting for one moment that a Minister would lie in this Chamber.11 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActI am sure that he can clarify the situation, but there is no allegation of personal dishonour against the Home Secretary.11 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActOrder. After the next speaker, the time limit will have to be reduced to five minutes.11 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActThe short answer is that I will be imposing a time limit very soon. I am making a judgment about it, but it is likely to be of the order of six minutes.11 Jan 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderI did not hear the interview. There has been considerable focus this week on Parliament and how matters should be handled. Let me say, for the avoidance of doubt, in terms so…11 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActI am not sure that I am.11 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActClearly it is a magnificent cause, and I am very sorry to hear news of the postponement or cancellation, and the rationale for that decision. I am grateful to the hon. Lady for…11 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am extremely grateful to the right hon. Lady for her point of order. It is important that people, within this Chamber and outside, know the procedure and know the facts. No…10 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseOrder. The responsibility for the selection of amendments—I say this not just for Members of the House but for those attending to our proceedings—is, of course, a matter for the…10 Jan 2019HANSARDPublic Transport: Sporting EventsThey missed a lot of goals.10 Jan 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) ActI will respond, but as the Chief Whip is signalling an interest in contributing, I am happy to hear the right hon. Gentleman.10 Jan 2019