Speaker’s Statement Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Speaker’s Statement

Baroness Laing of Elderslie Excerpts
Wednesday 16th October 2013

(11 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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In a moment—I am saving the hon. Lady up.

The results under the single transferable vote system will be made available as soon as possible in the Vote Office and published on both the intranet and the internet for public viewing. Let us hear first from the hon. Lady.

None Portrait Hon. Members
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Hear, hear.

Baroness Laing of Elderslie Portrait Mrs Laing
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On a point of order, Mr Speaker. May I welcome the announcement you have just made? I thank the Clerks and Officers of the House for the way they conducted today’s election, and for doing it so swiftly. I would like, on behalf of all the candidates who took part, to thank each of the other candidates for the demure and pleasant way the election was conducted. I thank the House for placing its confidence in me to let me become part of your team. Thank you.

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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I appreciate the hon. Lady’s typically gracious words. What she said by way of tribute to the staff of the House, who are always exemplary in professionalism, discretion and efficiency, will have been noted, in particular.