Points of Order Debate

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Points of Order

Julian Lewis Excerpts
Monday 9th May 2011

(13 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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I do not think there can be anything further to it. [Interruption.] Well, I will give the hon. Gentleman the opportunity to reflect on the matter for a moment and see whether his point is still valid.

Julian Lewis Portrait Dr Julian Lewis (New Forest East) (Con)
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On a point of order, Mr Speaker. It was very reassuring, on entering the Palace of Westminster today, to see the flag of the United Kingdom flying from Victoria tower. Given that the European Union has apparently been issuing orders that the EU flag should be flown over public buildings and a photograph sent to Brussels to prove that it has been done, can you tell the House whether you received any such instruction and what your reaction would have been had you received it?

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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I did not, and I will not speculate on matters hypothetical. I have a hunch that that observation was aimed less at the House and more at the Lymington Times.

Julian Lewis Portrait Dr Lewis
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And the Southern Daily Echo.

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for his sedentary correction.