EU Exit Preparations: Ferry Contracts

Lord Hanson of Flint Excerpts

Tuesday 5th March 2019 Commons Chamber

[David Hanson (Delyn) (Lab)]

On a point of order, Mr Speaker. Have you had any indications, given the current situation, of whether the Secretary of State for Health or the Secretary of State for Transport will be responding to the debate? It is important, given the detail of the matter to be debated in the House today.

[Mr Speaker]

I am happy to accommodate the right hon. Gentleman. The presence of the Secretary of State for Transport is not ornamental. He has come into the Chamber, and my very clear understanding from him is that he wishes to speak in the debate. My expectation is that he will speak relatively early.