Valedictory Debate

Debate between Frank Doran and John Bercow

Thursday 26th March 2015 Commons Chamber

[Mr Doran]

I thank the right hon. Gentleman; I now have a minute left.

The other Committee I have taken an interest in, was a member of and became Chair of was your works of art committee, Mr Speaker. I am proud of and have enjoyed the work I have done on that committee. However, probably the most enjoyable experience of my life—sitting next to my wife, I think this is saying quite a lot—was when the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, of which I was a member, visited Hollywood to look at the film industry and I managed to spend two hours on my own with Maureen O’Hara and Jean Simmons. I challenge any Member to beat that.

Like everyone else, I want to thank the staff of the House, particularly the Clerks on the various Committees I have been involved with, and especially my loyal staff in Aberdeen, most of whom have been with me for a very long time and have kept me sane for most of it.

[Mr Speaker]

I note the hon. Gentleman’s joy at meeting his heroines. I empathise: having half an hour last November with Roger Federer in London was one of the most memorable experiences of my life, and I will never forget it. For the greatest tennis player of all time to spare half an hour for me was extraordinarily generous of him.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Frank Doran and John Bercow

Wednesday 9th November 2011 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Order. I appeal to the House to come to order and listen to Mr Frank Doran.

[Mr Frank Doran (Aberdeen North) (Lab)]

8. What recent discussions he has had on the deployment of carbon capture and storage technology in Scotland.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Frank Doran and John Bercow

Monday 29th November 2010 Commons Chamber

[Mr Doran]

As a Scot, I understand the hon. Lady’s problem. We have two systems. One is the television system, the main function of which is to provide annunciator services and the feed from the two Chambers. The second is the internet. The television system has only 23 channels. I am not sure how many regional news programmes there are, but it would not be possible to have them all on the system. However, they are all on the internet, which is part of the House service.

[Mr Speaker]

Luciana Berger? No. I therefore deem that it is time for the statement.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Frank Doran and John Bercow

Wednesday 27th October 2010 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Order. There is still far too much noise in the Chamber. I want to hear Mr Frank Doran.

[Mr Frank Doran (Aberdeen North) (Lab)]

Thank you very much, Mr Speaker. The Secretary of State will be aware that—

[Mr Speaker]

First, we must take Question 12.

[Mr Frank Doran (Aberdeen North) (Lab)]

12. When he last had discussions with representatives of the oil and gas industries on the future of that industry in Aberdeen.