Use of the Chamber (United Kingdom Youth Parliament)

Caroline Lucas Excerpts

Tuesday 20th July 2010 Commons Chamber

[Philip Davies]

I knew that it would be a mistake to give way to the hon. Gentleman. Perhaps we can have a chat in the Tea Room later and he can tell me exactly what his intervention meant, because for the life of me I could not understand a word that he was saying. I am sure that that is a reflection on me rather than on the hon. Gentleman, however, because I know that he always makes pertinent points.

[Caroline Lucas (Brighton, Pavilion) (Green)]

One of the reasons why many of us would like to curtail this debate is that it is no longer shedding any light on what we are supposed to be discussing. The hon. Gentleman has asked several times what inspires young people. May I suggest that what inspires them is debates about things that really matter—debates about withdrawal from Afghanistan, financial cuts and Trident—not debates about things that simply should not be controversial? I know a young person who is watching the debate now, and I know that he is horrified that we are sitting here at 12.20 am thinking that this is a good way to spend our time. May I please suggest that we do curtail the debate?

[Philip Davies]

If the hon. Lady does not want to—