Scottish Representation in the Union

John Bercow Excerpts

Wednesday 4th February 2015 Commons Chamber

[Mr MacNeil]

On a point of order, Mr Speaker.

[Mr Speaker]

I hope that it is a point of order, but go on. Briefly.

[Mr MacNeil]

Mr Speaker, will you give me some guidance on the difference between a debate and a lecture? Should a Member who has promised to give way not give way?

[Mr Speaker]

Let me make two points. It is very simple. First, the right hon. Member for Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath (Mr Brown) is perfectly in order. Secondly, the hon. Member for Na h-Eileanan an Iar (Mr MacNeil) is bearing more than a striking resemblance to an over-ebullient puppy dog. That is not something we want to see in this Chamber. He should take an example in statemanship from the hon. Member for Perth and North Perthshire (Pete Wishart) and calm himself.

[Mr Brown]

I will give way to the hon. Member for Na h-Eileanan an Iar (Mr MacNeil).