Speeches by Nokes.

“I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.”

“Order. If we are to get Members in—we all see how many are present in the Chamber—interventions will have to be short and not pre-prepared speeches. There is plenty of time for those who have put their names down to speak. Members should not use up the time of the hon. Member for South Cotswolds for her opening.”

“I call Shockat Adam.”

“I call Cameron Thomas.”

“I call the shadow Minister.”

“Before calling the next speaker, I think it is important to clarify that, although I am a huge supporter of women standing for election, I have not actually endorsed Sheelagh’s candidature. [Laughter.]”

“With this it will be convenient to discuss the following: New clause 2—Commissioner’s interaction with Veterans Commissioners— “Within one year of the passing of this Act, the Secretary of State must publish details of— (a) whether or how the Commissioner will work with the National Veterans Commissioner, the Scottish …”

“I thank the Home Secretary for her statement. Bill Presented Arms Trade (Inquiry and Suspension) Bill Presentation and First Reading (Standing Order No. 57) Zarah Sultana presented a Bill to make provision for an inquiry into the end use of arms sold to foreign states to determine whether they have been used in violati…”

“I have to notify the House, in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967, that His Majesty has signified his Royal Assent to the following Acts: Lords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 (Extension) Act 2025 Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Act 2025 Financial Assistanc…”

“I call the shadow Foreign Secretary.”

“Order. May I encourage all Members to reduce the length of their questions by 50%, and then everyone will get in?”

“Order. It may be helpful to Members to know that I will run this session until 11.45 am. It would therefore be very helpful if we had short questions and answers, so that I can get in as many Members as possible.”

“I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.”

“I call the Father of the House.”

“Order. I urge Members to make their questions short, or we will simply not get everybody in.”

“I thank the Foreign Secretary for a long, two-hour statement. Royal Assent”

“I call the Chair of the International Development Committee.”

“I call the shadow Secretary of State.”

“Order!”

“I call the Chair of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee.”