Speeches by Nokes.

“I must draw the House’s attention to the fact that the Lords amendment 49D engages Commons financial privilege. If Lords amendment 49D is agreed to, I will cause the customary entry waiving Commons financial privilege to be entered in the Journal. Before Clause 138 Requirement to make provision in relation to transpare…”

“We will now have an immediate four-minute time limit.”

“Order. The hon. Gentleman did rather incite me to get to my feet, and I am somewhat stunned at his allegation that I have played any part in this.”

“Before I call the Lib Dem spokesperson, I wish to make it clear that there will be a five-minute time limit for Back-Bench speeches.”

“I don’t.”

“I call the shadow Minister.”

“Please could Members leaving the Chamber do so silently and quickly.”

“I thank the hon. Lady for sharing that with us. It was important that the House heard it.”

“I thank the right hon. Gentleman for that. He will know that it was not a point of order, and not a matter for the Chair, but he has put it on the record.”

“Order. I think that right hon. Members have had the opportunity to get their points on the record. We have had in excess of an hour and a half on the statement from the Prime Minister, and I think we should move on to the next business.”

“I call the Lib Dem spokesperson.”

“Order. The hon. Lady must recognise that there is a time limit so that Members can get in.”

“Order.”

“Order. Members will see that about 70 colleagues wish to contribute. This is an important statement and there is equally important business to follow. Members may all help each other by asking short questions. I call Stephen Flynn.”

“I thank the hon. Member for his point of order, and it would of course be remiss of me not to mention the Grey Hound in Broughton, which was the Romsey and Southampton North pub of the year 2025.”

“Perhaps the best invitation he will get all week!”

“I call the shadow Minister.”

“Order. Members will be aware that there are still many who wish to contribute to the debate. May I ask that contributions are kept to five minutes?”

“Order. May I just clarify whether the hon. Gentleman was giving way?”

“I reassure the hon. Lady that I have heard her point. I repeat that I will not make a pre-decision on any closure motion that has not yet been moved.”