Point of Order Debate

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Monday 4th November 2024

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Commons Chamber
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Roger Gale Portrait Sir Roger Gale (Herne Bay and Sandwich) (Con)
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On a point of order, Mr Speaker.

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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Points of order should come after statements, as you well know, Sir Roger, unless this is specifically about this point.

Roger Gale Portrait Sir Roger Gale
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indicated assent.

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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Well, in that case—I knew you knew better than me.

Roger Gale Portrait Sir Roger Gale
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Were you given any indication as to why the Secretary of State was not here to answer the urgent question, Mr Speaker?

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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Absolutely not. I granted the urgent question because I know how important the issue is, including to my good farmers in Chorley.