Points of Order Debate

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Department: Ministry of Defence

Points of Order

Lord Robathan Excerpts
Monday 24th November 2014

(9 years, 12 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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I was not aware that we were, but the nod of the Secretary of State’s head perhaps provides the hon. Gentleman and the House with the succour that he sought.

Lord Robathan Portrait Mr Andrew Robathan (South Leicestershire) (Con)
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On a point of order, Mr Speaker. You very kindly referred to me as potentially gallant—I am not sure whether that is right—but I do not think that we ought to take this practice too far. I am sure you would agree, Sir, that we should not extend it to former members of cadet forces.

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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Something tells me, innocent soul that I am, that the right hon. Gentleman, with that rather puckish grin, was having a bit of a dig.

Lord Robathan Portrait Mr Robathan
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No, no.

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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I will just say that the right hon. Gentleman has made his point with his usual force and eloquence, and it is on the record.