Speeches by Cummins.

“I call the shadow Minister.”

“While that is not a matter for the Chair, the hon. Member has put his comments on the record.”

“I thank the hon. Gentleman for his point of order. It is not a matter for the Chair, but the hon. Member has put his point on the record.”

“I call the shadow Minister.”

“Order. I remind the House that what we are discussing—and what is in scope—is the number of ministerial appointments, not the salaries of Ministers.”

“I thank the right hon. Member for notice of his point of order. It is not a matter for the Chair, but he has put his point on the record. If he has concerns about compliance with the law, he may wish to consult the Information Commissioner.”

“I call Chris Bloore for the final question.”

“I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.”

“Before we come to the statement on heating oil support, I must note my disappointment about briefings to the media before important announcements are brought to this House. It shows a deep discourtesy to this House and its Members and a worrying pattern of behaviour from the Government. As the Public Administration and…”

“Before we come to the urgent question on the Government’s response to the Humble Address, I would like to remind the House that Peter Mandelson is the subject of an ongoing police investigation. However, no charges have been brought. The sub judice resolution, therefore, does not currently apply. In that context, it is…”

“I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.”

“I call the shadow Minister.”

“I thank the hon. Member for his point of order. While the occupant of the Chair is not responsible for Ministers’ words, I would expect any Minister to return to the House to correct omission, although that is a matter for those on the Treasury Bench and not for the Chair.”

“I call the shadow Minister.”

“I thank the hon. Member for her point of order. Her interests are now on the record. I now call, to make a very quick speech, Calvin Bailey.”

“I call the shadow Minister.”

“Order. The previous occupant of the Chair reminded Members that we need to start Front-Bench speeches at around half-past 4. If the remaining Members could keep their comments to around five minutes, that would be very helpful.”

“With this it will be convenient to discuss the following: Government new clause 6—Offshore income gains: savings. Government new clause 7—Pensions: abolition of the lifetime allowance charge. New clause 1—Report on fairness and scope of the loan charge settlement opportunity— “(1) HM Revenue and Customs must, within 12…”

“I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.”

“I call the shadow Minister.”