Debates between Florence Eshalomi and Roger Gale during the 2019-2024 Parliament

Mon 23rd Oct 2023

Israel and Gaza

Debate between Florence Eshalomi and Roger Gale
Monday 23rd October 2023

(1 year, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Roger Gale Portrait Mr Deputy Speaker (Sir Roger Gale)
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Order. I apologise to the House, but we are out of time. For those watching, I would like to place on record the fact that a significant number of Members have not been able to be called, but the fact that that is so does not mean they are not interested. I thank them all very much for their patience.

Florence Eshalomi Portrait Florence Eshalomi
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On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker.

Roger Gale Portrait Mr Deputy Speaker
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Is it connected to the statement?

Florence Eshalomi Portrait Florence Eshalomi
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It is, Mr Deputy Speaker.

Earlier this afternoon the hon. Member for Hendon (Dr Offord) mentioned some of the horrific chanting this weekend. He also mentioned that a London Underground tube driver had said the word “jihad”. To ensure clarity—at this really sensitive time, our words matter—should the hon. Member not come and correct what he has said, because it has been stated that the London Underground staff member actually said “Free Palestine”, not “jihad”?

Roger Gale Portrait Mr Deputy Speaker
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The hon. Lady is well aware that all hon. Members are responsible for their own words in this place. If the hon. Gentleman feels that he has something that he wishes to amend, he will do so, but that is not a matter for the Chair.