Bank of England (Appointment of Governor) Bill

Debate between Nigel Evans and Stephen Pound

Friday 6th July 2012 Commons Chamber

[Stephen Pound (Ealing North) (Lab)]

As it is fairly obvious that we are running into the sands of procrastination and filibustering—

[Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Nigel Evans)]

Order. Mr Pound, resume your seat. If I heard a filibuster taking place, clearly I would have ruled it out of order. Mr Kwarteng, after his initial little problem, has been in order.

[Stephen Pound]

I profoundly apologise, Mr Deputy Speaker; I abase myself before you.

I put it to the hon. Gentleman that he might just as logically say that dictators dictate. Surely there can be no greater or more magnificent ornament of the constitution than the Chair of the Home Affairs Committee, to whom I listened last week as he interviewed a preferred nominee for the post of Her Majesty’s chief inspector of constabulary. A little bit of democracy is not that painful; it is rather a healthy thing.

National Health Service

Debate between Nigel Evans and Stephen Pound

Wednesday 26th October 2011 Commons Chamber

[Stephen Pound]

It has been said—not by me, but by some—that the NHS has almost become the national religion. They say that as Christianity has faded, as it has in some places—not in my constituency, and certainly not in my home—the NHS has become more important. The NHS is the perfect example of what Galbraith called the “gift relationship”, when we look out for one another. We should not constantly look for the bottom line, but instead look to be our brothers’ keepers. That is the principle—

[Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Nigel Evans)]

Order.

Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority

Debate between Nigel Evans and Stephen Pound

Thursday 2nd December 2010 Commons Chamber

[Stephen Pound (Ealing North) (Lab)]

On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. In view of the tragic news from Zurich and the sounds of celebration being carried on the chill eastward winds from Russia, has any approach been made to you, Sir, or to your office to disseminate that sad information throughout the Palace?

[Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Nigel Evans)]

The country is suffering sub-zero temperatures, towns and villages are being cut off, some people are isolated, airports are being closed, and I was wondering what piece of news could depress me more. I was wondering also which Member could bring that news to me, and I am not surprised that it is Mr Pound.

I am sure the whole House wishes Russia well in holding the World cup and to send its thanks and gratitude to the presentation team of the United Kingdom, with His Royal Highness Prince William, the Prime Minister, David Beckham and others. They did as best as they possibly could, and we are all somewhat depressed that football is not yet coming home, but we look forward to the day when it does. This is clearly not a point of order for the House, though.

Identity Documents Bill

Debate between Nigel Evans and Stephen Pound

Wednesday 15th September 2010 Commons Chamber

[Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Nigel Evans)]

Order. That point is wide of Third Reading, but is a good try none the less.

[Stephen Pound (Ealing North) (Lab)]

It was a good point.