Points of Order Debate

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Department: Leader of the House
Monday 15th November 2010

(14 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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I do not wish to be unkind or unhelpful to the hon. Gentleman, but the stock answer to such questions or attempted points of order is that we do not discuss security matters on the Floor of the House. However, if he wishes to pursue the matter with me in other ways, of course I am open to hearing from him and I will do my best to provide satisfaction.

Guy Opperman Portrait Guy Opperman (Hexham) (Con)
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On a point of order, Mr Speaker. I probably should have declared earlier that I used to work in an educational capacity as a lawyer. I have given up that profession, but I am grateful for the opportunity to correct the record.

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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That is a display of legendary courtesy on the part of the hon. Gentleman, and it would be an excellent thing if it were imitated in all parts of the House.