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HANSARDBusiness without DebateI do not think that that requires any response from me, other than to say that the hon. Gentleman has made his point with great clarity. It will have been heard, and he will have…31 Oct 2019HANSARDTributes to the SpeakerThe hon. Gentleman is extraordinarily generous. He has talked about employees, and as well as being a very diligent Member of Parliament, he has employed a lot of people over the…31 Oct 2019HANSARDTributes to the SpeakerI thank the hon. Gentleman for what he has said.31 Oct 2019HANSARDTributes to the SpeakerI am immensely obliged to the hon. Gentleman. I have told him many times how much I appreciate his support, and I do so again in the public square this afternoon. Thank you.31 Oct 2019HANSARDTributes to the SpeakerThank you.31 Oct 2019HANSARDTributes to the SpeakerBless you, Clive. Thank you very much indeed.31 Oct 2019HANSARDTributes to the SpeakerBless you. I have never forgotten that trip, and I never will—for all sorts of reasons.31 Oct 2019HANSARDTributes to the SpeakerNo, no—I said to the hon. Gentleman that he could raise what he wanted to raise with the Leader of the House.31 Oct 2019HANSARDTributes to the SpeakerThat was extremely gracious of the hon. Gentleman, whom I have known for a very long time. I thank him for what he said, and I know the Leader of the House will want to respond to…31 Oct 2019HANSARDTributes to the SpeakerLet me thank the hon. Gentleman who has made the concluding contribution from the Back Benches, and in thanking him I want to register the view that, in addition to all his other…31 Oct 2019HANSARDStandardsOrdinarily, I would go to the other side of the House, but it seems appropriate to call the Chair of the Standards Committee first, and I hope the hon. Gentleman will accept that.31 Oct 2019HANSARDStandardsOrder. The hon. Gentleman will resume his seat. It is not help and advice; I am telling him what the position is. Don’t mix it with the Chair. If you have a couple more sentences…31 Oct 2019HANSARDStandardsI am quite sure that the public will come to their own conclusions. Let me say to the hon. Gentleman that he can try to smear me; he will get the square root of nowhere. I am…31 Oct 2019HANSARDStandardsI thank the hon Gentleman for his contribution.31 Oct 2019HANSARDStandardsForgive me, but I was myself perfectly clear on that point, although I am grateful to the Leader of the House for making it clear to colleagues. It was always intended that, if…31 Oct 2019HANSARDTributes to the Speaker’s ChaplainBless you; I am deeply obliged to the hon. Gentleman for what he has said.31 Oct 2019HANSARDTributes to the Speaker’s ChaplainThe beauty of the hon. Gentleman’s tribute to Reverend Rose will, I think, remain with colleagues for a long time to come. As to the matter of physical stature, he, I and the…31 Oct 2019HANSARDNorthern IrelandWe now come to motion No. 4 on Northern Ireland. It says in the dossier “Minister to move”, but we have an upgrade, as the Minister of State, Northern Ireland Office, observes…31 Oct 2019HANSARD Housing Succession PolicyI thank the hon. Lady for her speech, including the very kind remarks that she made at the start. I referenced a constituent and a former constituent earlier, whom I am absolutely…31 Oct 2019HANSARDEngagementsOrder. Mr Kerr, I am seriously worried about your condition—calm yourself, man. [ Interruption. ] Mr Grant, I am very concerned for you. Calm down.30 Oct 2019