Speeches by Hoyle.

“I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.”

“Order. I gently say to the Chamber that it is a new beginning, and we want to start on the right foot, not the wrong foot. It is difficult to go from Government to Opposition, but there is a two-minute limit for the Opposition and a one-minute limit for the third largest party. Please let’s stick to the rules and start…”

“I wish to make it clear that I am once again waiving the provisions of the sub judice resolution in relation to this matter to allow Members to be able to discuss fully these issues of national importance.”

“Order. May I just gently say that these exchanges must finish at 1 pm? I hope we can help each other along the way, but first I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.”

“Order. Can I just say that I do not need any advice? I will decide whether it is a question. It is an answer, actually.”

“I call the shadow Secretary of State.”

“No tests, please.”

“Order. I fully understand that some Members will be disappointed not to get in. We will keep a list and try to make sure that we get you in next time. Business questions last for about an hour, and you can help me and each other by asking short, punchy questions.”

“It’s Jim for today!”

“Finally, I call Jim MacAlister.”

“Order. This issue is so important that I think the hon. Gentleman ought to think about having an Adjournment debate on it—although he nearly had one just then.”

“Order. We are going to finish business questions at 10.50 am. To help each other, a speedy question and a quick response will allow us to get in as many Members as possible.”

“We now come to the Lib Dem spokesperson.”

“Order. Leader of the House.”

“Order. I think the problem is that people’s comments ought to reflect their previous jobs as well. Maybe that comment is from knowledge about making statements outside the House. I do not know; I do not make any judgment. The right hon. Gentleman is absolutely correct that when the House is not sitting, of course state…”

“I do not see why that point should have come last. [Laughter.]”

“I call the shadow Minister.”

“I call the Lib Dem spokesperson.”

“Before I call the Secretary of State, I note that there is disappointment from the Opposition that the statement was not provided in time. The statement was not provided to my office in time either. I know we want to set off in the right way. I am sure that the officials will make note when they arrive that we need to …”

“Jim, you will definitely be at the bottom of the list now—don’t worry!”