Debates between Bernard Jenkin and Baroness Laing of Elderslie during the 2010-2015 Parliament

Housing Benefit

Debate between Bernard Jenkin and Baroness Laing of Elderslie
Tuesday 12th November 2013

(11 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Baroness Laing of Elderslie Portrait Madam Deputy Speaker
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I have just said that it is not a matter for the Chair. It may be a matter for debate at some other time, but it is not a matter for the Chair and that was therefore not further to the point of order.

Bernard Jenkin Portrait Mr Bernard Jenkin (Harwich and North Essex) (Con)
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On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Given that it was described by the judge in the case as a ruling of constitutional significance which cannot be underestimated, has a Minister offered any indication that they will come to make a statement about this very grave matter?

Baroness Laing of Elderslie Portrait Madam Deputy Speaker
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I have ruled that this is not a matter for the Chair. The hon. Gentleman knows that it is not a matter for the Chair. The point will undoubtedly be brought to this Chamber at another time.

European Union (Referendum) Bill

Debate between Bernard Jenkin and Baroness Laing of Elderslie
Friday 8th November 2013

(11 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Bernard Jenkin Portrait Mr Bernard Jenkin (Harwich and North Essex) (Con)
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On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I am reading the amendment very carefully. It talks about the need to consult before the referendum

“on the merits or otherwise of the United Kingdom remaining a member of the European Union”,

but is that a pretext for us now to have a debate about the merits or otherwise of remaining in the European Union, or should we stick to the amendment?

Baroness Laing of Elderslie Portrait Madam Deputy Speaker (Mrs Eleanor Laing)
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The hon. Gentleman is correct to suggest that it is not a pretext. I am listening very carefully to the hon. Member for Glasgow North East (Mr Bain), and if he strays into the area that the hon. Gentleman has suggested he might, then he will not be allowed to stray further.

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Bernard Jenkin Portrait Mr Jenkin
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On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. It is quite clear that the hon. Gentleman is using this debate as a vehicle to make the CBI’s case in favour of membership of the European Union. That is not the subject of the amendment, which he should be sticking to.

Baroness Laing of Elderslie Portrait Madam Deputy Speaker
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I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for his point. I am certain that the hon. Member for Glasgow North East (Mr Bain) will not use the next few minutes to do what the hon. Gentleman has suggested he might. I am sure that he will stick very carefully to discussing those who will be consulted within the strict terms of his amendment and no further.