Oral Answers to Questions

John Bercow Excerpts

Thursday 27th June 2013 Commons Chamber

[Sheila Gilmore (Edinburgh East) (Lab)]

Q12. During a debate in the House last Thursday, the Minister of State acknowledged that investment in infrastructure and rolling stock for East Coast would be financed by the taxpayer, but that there would also be some private investment. Perhaps—

[Mr Speaker]

Order. We do not need these constant sedentary interventions from the Minister of State. The message is clear and simple: be quiet, man.

[Sheila Gilmore]

What additional investment does the Secretary of State see privatisation bringing?

--- Later in debate ---

[Tom Brake]

I thank my hon. Friend for that question. As I have stated, more effective use could be made of estimates day debates. We have a range of Select Committees that look at financial matters. I think most people would agree that they are effective in doing that.

[Mr Speaker]

Mr Simon Hughes. Not here.