Illegal Immigrants (Criminal Sanctions) Bill

Debate between Lyn Brown and David Nuttall

Friday 4th March 2016 Commons Chamber

[Lyn Brown (West Ham) (Lab)]

It is a great pleasure to be here again on a Friday morning. I always enjoy these moments. The memories of them will last me into my old age.

I was worried that we would not get to this Bill today—after all, we had two Report stages and Third Readings beforehand. However, the hon. Member for Christchurch (Mr Chope) was kind enough to talk to me and reassure me that we would indeed have the opportunity to discuss his Bill. In fact, he was kind enough even to tell me what time I would be speaking, and he was 10 minutes out. What can I say? I was here in decent time and I am grateful.

[Mr Nuttall]

Was that 10 minutes early or 10 minutes late? Should I have extended my remarks?

[Lyn Brown]

It is always a pleasure to listen to the hon. Gentleman. An extra 10 minutes would have taken me to the time that the hon. Member for Christchurch told me I would start.

[Mr Nuttall]

I was cut short!

[Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Lindsay Hoyle)]

By himself.