Business of the House

John Glen Excerpts

Thursday 20th December 2012 Commons Chamber

[John Glen (Salisbury) (Con)]

Last week, Mr Levesconte, the landlord of the Royal Oak pub in Shrewton, left the country with £29,000 that had been saved in the local thrift fund by 60 families. This week, due to the generosity of the people of Shrewton, south Wiltshire and beyond, the full sum has been acquired through donations. Will the Leader of the House comment on the vibrancy of the big society in south Wiltshire and make a statement on the safety of investing and saving in banks, building societies and credit unions, as opposed to thrift funds?

[Mr Speaker]

I think that what the hon. Gentleman wants is not so much a comment but, in conformity with House procedures, a full statement.

[John Glen]

I did ask for that in the second part of my question.

[Mr Speaker]

Ah! I neglected to follow the hon. Gentleman’s logic right through. We are all deeply indebted to him.