Financial Services (Banking Reform) Bill

Baroness Primarolo Excerpts

Wednesday 11th December 2013 Commons Chamber

[Madam Deputy Speaker (Dawn Primarolo)]

Obviously, the contents of comments on Twitter are not a matter for the Chair, but if this has occurred, it is an extreme discourtesy to the right hon. Gentleman, and I hope that the Treasury Bench has taken note. Ultimately, Ministers are responsible for what they say, but perhaps in future the Minister could say it in a written answer and be accountable to the House. That way, I could make a ruling; otherwise, I cannot. Nevertheless, the right hon. Gentleman’s point is on the record.