Points of Order Debate

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Points of Order

Diana Johnson Excerpts
Thursday 1st July 2010

(14 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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I think the answer to the hon. Gentleman’s point of order is that that is a matter for the Leader of the House and, in his absence, the Deputy Leader of the House. It is quite possible that a cosy chat will shortly ensue between the hon. Member for St Helens North (Mr Watts) and the Deputy Leader of the House.

Diana Johnson Portrait Diana R. Johnson (Kingston upon Hull North) (Lab)
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On a point of order, Mr Speaker. This follows on from my question during business questions and may be more appropriate for you. When they came through security into the House yesterday, my constituents were asked to remove a campaign T-shirt or turn it inside out. Can you give some guidance to our security staff with regard to that policy?

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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I shall certainly investigate the matter and revert to the hon. Lady. I am not familiar with the circumstances of this case, other than from what she said. An overly restrictive approach in matters of this kind is undesirable. Occasionally, a bit of flamboyance is not such a bad thing. I think I can say that to the hon. Lady from personal experience.