Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation

Debate between Michael Ellis and Lindsay Hoyle

Friday 22nd March 2013 Commons Chamber

[Michael Ellis (Northampton North) (Con)]

Is it not rather churlish of the hon. Gentleman to make such references, as the Government have been considerably more generous than the Labour Government were in 13 years in office in affirming a 0.7% rate of gross domestic product for international development, which is more generous than almost any other country, yet the hon. Gentleman stands up and—

[Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Lindsay Hoyle)]

Order. I am sure that the hon. Gentleman is hoping to speak later. He must save something to tell the House.

Sustainable Livestock Bill

Debate between Michael Ellis and Lindsay Hoyle

Friday 12th November 2010 Commons Chamber

[Michael Ellis]

My hon. Friend is being extremely generous in giving way.

On the subject of legislation and the volume thereof, is it not right to say that Governments have proved very capable, especially in the last several years, of analysing and assessing the challenges of a more sustainable farming sector without the need for legislation? For example, is my hon. Friend aware that no fewer than 11—

[Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Lindsay Hoyle)]

Order.

[Michael Ellis]

Forgive me.

[Mr Deputy Speaker]

Order. The hon. Gentleman should face the Chair when he is speaking. Interventions should be short.

[Michael Ellis]

Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. There have been 11 reports or initiatives on food, climate change and the environment in the past nine years, and all have been instigated and conducted without the need for legislation.

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[Michael Ellis]

I presume that my hon. Friend is moving to the concluding parts of the first stage of his address, but before he does, will he deal with one point? My hon. Friend the Member for Romford (Andrew Rosindell) is not in his place, but could the geographical issues that my hon. Friend the Member for Bury North (Mr Nuttall) has just raised possibly apply to overseas territories, given the lack of a clear definition in the Bill? That could create further confusion. Is it not also appropriate at this juncture to point out—

[Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Lindsay Hoyle)]

Order. One point is enough, and I am sure Gibraltar will not be affected.