Speeches by Ghani.

“I call the Father of the House.”

“I call the Chair of the Home Affairs Committee.”

“I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.”

“I call the shadow Home Secretary.”

“For the record, I draw the attention of those on the Treasury Bench, and all Members, to paragraph 9.5 of the latest addition of the “Ministerial Code”, which states that a copy of the text of an oral statement should be made available to the Opposition and to the Speaker’s Office at least 45 minutes before the stateme…”

“I am grateful to the hon. Member for giving us notice of his point of order. As he knows, we do not discuss security matters in the Chamber, but I share his concern, and I can assure him that Mr Speaker will raise the matter with the appropriate people.”

“Before we begin the main business, I wish to make a short statement on behalf of Mr Speaker about the House’s sub judice resolution. I understand that the Court of Appeal has recently handed down a judgment on three cases relating to motor finance. Since the lenders involved have sought permission to appeal those cases…”

“I thank the right hon. Member for his point of order. There will be no further points of order on that issue.”

“I call Sammy Wilson on a point of order in connection with the code of conduct, to rectify a failure to declare.”

“I call Stephen Gethins, whose question will no doubt be very clear.”

“Order. The best thing would be to ask for the question in writing so that the Minister can respond—I have done it on your behalf, Minister.”

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

“I call the former Minister.”

“I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.”

“I call the Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee.”

“I call the shadow Foreign Secretary.”

“That is the end of that statement. I will give the Front Benchers a few moments to shuffle over quickly and quietly.”

“Order. In consideration of colleagues, please keep speeches under five minutes.”

“Order. Colleagues will realise that we have only a few hours to go. Without absolute speaking limits, if colleagues could keep their contributions to shy of five minutes, I will do my best to get in as many speakers as possible.”

“A very considerate five minutes—thank you.”