Her Majesty the Queen Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Her Majesty the Queen

John Bercow Excerpts
Wednesday 9th September 2015

(8 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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We begin today with speeches to mark Her Majesty the Queen becoming our longest serving monarch.

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None Portrait Several hon. Members
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rose

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. It might be for the convenience of the House to know that there are a further eight colleagues seeking to catch my eye, so consideration for each other will help.

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Peter Bottomley Portrait Sir Peter Bottomley (Worthing West) (Con)
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May I add the thanks of everybody involved in all the voluntary organisations and charities to which the Queen has given leadership and inspiration over the years?

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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A great speech—possibly the hon. Gentleman’s greatest ever!