Constitutional Law

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Jim McGovern

Tuesday 15th January 2013 Commons Chamber

[Jim McGovern]

On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. I did not refer to any Member.

[Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Lindsay Hoyle)]

That is not a point of order. Obviously, I am sure that hon. Members are desperate to get on to the debate on the section 30 order instead of picking each other off; I am sure that that is what we all want to hear.

Points of Order

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Jim McGovern

Thursday 14th July 2011 Commons Chamber

[Mr Deputy Speaker]

I am grateful to the hon. Lady for giving me notice of that point of order. I do not believe that there has been any breach of the House rules.

[Jim McGovern (Dundee West) (Lab)]

On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. I recently tabled a question for oral answer from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. In fact, I believe that it would originally have been Question 11 on the Order Paper today. I subsequently received a letter telling me that my question was outwith the Department’s remit. It was about the computer games industry, which is a big business in my constituency—I repeat the word “business”. Many people are involved in developing the games, which is innovation, and most people involved are graduates from the university of Abertay, which would suggest a high level of skills. I am at a loss as to why the question was refused. In which circumstances can Departments refuse to answer questions from people in this House?

[Mr Deputy Speaker]

I can completely understand the hon. Gentleman’s frustration at losing the opportunity to ask an oral question, and that frustration builds up. Transfers are the responsibility of the Department and not me, and I know that the Table Office does its best to advise hon. Members of a possible transfer. The frustration carries on, but this is not a matter for me to decide.

Finance (No. 3) Bill

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Jim McGovern

Tuesday 26th April 2011 Commons Chamber

[Jim McGovern (Dundee West) (Lab)]

The hon. Gentleman speaks about nuclear energy and fossil fuel energy. Does he have an opinion on the Scottish National party’s view on nuclear energy?

[Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Lindsay Hoyle)]

Order. The hon. Gentleman must sit down. He has asked his question. Members should not just walk into the Chamber and intervene.