Prayers mark the daily opening of Parliament. The occassion is used by MPs to reserve seats in the Commons Chamber with 'prayer cards'. Prayers are not televised on the official feed.
This information is provided by Parallel Parliament and does not comprise part of the offical record
[Mr Speaker in the Chair]
Mr Speaker
Paul Goggins is a colleague held in affection and esteem in all parts of the House and at this very difficult time our thoughts are with him, with his wife, Wyn, and with their children, Matthew, Theresa and Dominic.