Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Kevin Brennan and Hugh Bayley

Tuesday 6th May 2014 Commons Chamber

[Hugh Bayley]

I understand the reason for the delay, but it is self-evident to me that a decision about the burial of a former Head of State of this country should be taken by the Government of the day, not delegated—as in the case of King Richard III—to archaeologists at Leicester university. Will the Secretary of State give the House an assurance that when the sub judice rule has passed, he will consult widely—including with those from the north of England who believe that King Richard should be reburied in York—before taking a final decision on the basis of advice about where the burial should take place?

[Kevin Brennan (Cardiff West) (Lab)]

A hearse, a hearse, my kingdom for a hearse!

Constitution and Home Affairs

Debate between Kevin Brennan and Hugh Bayley

Monday 7th June 2010 Commons Chamber

[Kevin Brennan]

On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. I apologise for interrupting the Deputy Prime Minister, but could you remind him not to ape the Prime Minister in every respect by referring to the Opposition as “you” in the House?

[Mr Deputy Speaker (Hugh Bayley)]

I think that the Deputy Prime Minister knows the form of address for the House.