Speeches by Ghani.

“That is the end of the urgent question. I thank all Members who participated. In reference to the Secretary of State earlier, the privilege of choosing UQs is down to the Chair and is based on merit and the urgency of the point being raised.”

“Before we begin today’s business, I remind Members that the deadline for submitting nominations and any supporting statements for the Select Committee Chair elections is 4 pm today.”

“I call Calvin Bailey.”

“If Members are bobbing, they should be prepared to be called to speak.”

“I call Jim Shannon to show us how it is done.”

“I call the shadow Minister.”

“Order. Shorter answers will be appreciated.”

“I call the shadow Minister.”

“That was magnificent. To make his maiden speech, I call Mark Sewards, who has five minutes.”

“Order. To allow time for one more maiden speech, the next speaker has agreed to speak for two minutes. Thank you so much, Llinos Medi.”

“I call Julie Minns to make her maiden speech.”

“I call Anna Sabine to make her maiden speech.”

“I call Elaine Stewart to make her maiden speech.”

“I call Ann Davies to make her maiden speech.”

“I call Angus MacDonald to make his maiden speech.”

“I call Noah Law to make his maiden speech.”

“I call Michelle Scrogham to make her maiden speech.”

“I think I was stuck on the vegan football club!”

“Thank you for respecting the time limit. I call Dr Simon Opher to make his maiden speech.”

“Order. Because so many Members wish to contribute, I ask those making maiden speeches to keep them shorter than five minutes if they can manage it. The time limit for Members with a bit more experience, who are not making their maiden speech, is now reduced to five minutes.”