Speeches by Cummins.

“I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.”

“Order. May I remind Members that it is up to the Member on his feet to decide whether to take interventions?”

“As the House was informed earlier, Mr Speaker is satisfied that Lords amendment 20 would impose a charge on the public revenue that is not authorised by the money resolution passed by this House on 3 December 2024. In accordance with Standing Order No. 78(3), Lords amendment 20 is therefore deemed to be disagreed to. A…”

“That is not a point of order.”

“Order. That is two strikes. Again, I ask the hon. Member please to clarify her question.”

“That is not a point of order, but the hon. Lady has got her point on the record.”

“Just to let Members know that about 100 Members have asked questions on the statement.”

“The final question from the Back Benches will come from Chris Vince.”

“Order. I am hoping to try to get everybody in, but I will be finishing the statement at around 2.30 pm. Please help each other by keeping questions and answers short.”

“Order. I call the Secretary of State.”

“Order. May I remind Members that there are a great many more for me to get in? I ask them please to help each other, and keep the questions and answers short.”

“Order. I think I will get everybody in at this rate, thank you.”

“With this it will be convenient to discuss the following: New clause 1—Free school meals: automatic enrolment of eligible children— “In section 512ZB of the Education Act 1996 (provision of free school lunches and milk), omit subsection (2)(b).” This new clause would remove the requirement in the Education Act 1996 for…”

“With the leave of the House, I shall put a single question on Government amendments 119 to 131. Clause 18 Information Sharing Amendments made: 119, in clause 18, page 34, line 37, at end insert— ‘(4A) The Secretary of State may provide financial oversight information to the Care Quality Commission for use in connection…”

“Before I call the first speaker, I am aware that this is a very personal debate for some Members, so please feel free to leave the Chamber if you need to. Let’s look after each other today.”

“I call the shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.”

“I call Alistair Carmichael to quickly wind up.”

“Order.”

“I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.”

“Order. After the next speech, I will be imposing a four-minute time limit, with the exception of Front-Bench speeches.”