Points of Order Debate

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Tuesday 13th July 2010

(14 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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We will take it in turns between the parties. Dr Lewis looks as though he is about to overflow —we must hear from him.

Julian Lewis Portrait Dr Julian Lewis (New Forest East) (Con)
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Further to that point of order, Mr Speaker. I am glad that you made that wise choice, because this follows on from the previous point of order. I would like to say—if I can, within the rules of order—that most of these problems seem to flow from an impersonal approach by IPSA. I can advise hon. Members on both sides of the House that I have benefited from a degree of relenting on the part of IPSA, in that it has been willing to send a human being to meet and advise me, even in my own office—and, having spoken to human beings from IPSA, I have to say that they are very reasonable and decent people indeed. They ought to get out and about a bit more.

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for his point of order. With reference to the earlier part of his remarks, I would simply say that we are always interested, of course, to hear his advice, and that is what he has proffered today.