"Before I call the next speaker, may I indicate that because there was no vote in the main Chamber as anticipated, we must conclude proceedings by 4.30 pm? I therefore propose to start the winding-up speeches at 10 past 4. There are three people who want to speak before then, …..." Joe Benton - View Speech
"I understand that, and I have sought guidance on it. My understanding is that business must conclude at 4.30, which is why I made the announcement...." Joe Benton - View Speech
"Order. Before I call the next speaker, may I remind hon. Members that I propose to start the winding-up speeches at 4 o’clock?..." Joe Benton - View Speech
"I remind hon. Members that the debate ends at 3 pm. I do not know how many people want to speak, but I propose commencing the wind-ups at 20 minutes to 3...." Joe Benton - View Speech
"Before we proceed, I assure Members that the air conditioning is working as effectively as possible. It is very close, but it will not get any better, I am afraid, so please feel free to remove your jackets, if you so wish...." Joe Benton - View Speech
"Order. Before I call the next speaker, I point out that I hope to start the wind-ups at 2.40 pm by the latest. I ask Members to keep that in mind...." Joe Benton - View Speech
"I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for raising this important issue. I share the same concern as other Members who have intervened about exiled Christians and people suffering from the inability to express their freedom of conscience. I propose to raise the matter at some future meeting of the …..." Joe Benton - View Speech