Madam Deputy Speaker — Hansard

Commons Debate 2 February 2026 5 contributions

Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill

I can inform the House that nothing in the Lords amendments engages Commons financial privilege. After Clause 9 Power to make regulations: Scotland and Northern Ireland

With this it will be convenient to discuss Lords amendments 2 to 12.

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Commons Debate 2 February 2026 3 contributions

Points of Order

I thank the right hon. Member for giving notice of his point of order. He has now drawn the House’s attention to his relevant declaration in the register.

I thank the hon. Gentleman for giving notice of that point of order. As the leaflet on courtesies makes clear, Members should inform colleagues in advance if they intend to visit another Member’s constituency. It is deeply discourteous to fail to do so.

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Commons Debate 2 February 2026 3 contributions

US Department of Justice Release of Files

I call the shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.

I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.

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Commons Debate 29 January 2026

Holocaust Memorial Day

I call Peter Prinsley, who will speak for up to 15 minutes.

Commons Ministerial Statement 29 January 2026

First 1,000 Days of Life

We now come to the Select Committee statement on behalf of the Health and Social Care Committee. Paulette Hamilton will speak for up to 10 minutes, during which no interventions may be taken. At the conclusion of her statement, I will call Members to ask questions on the subject of the statement. Th…

Commons Ministerial Statement 29 January 2026 4 contributions

Prison Capacity: Annual Statement

Order. I am interested in hearing what the Minister has to say, as are our constituents.

I call the shadow Secretary of State.

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Commons Ministerial Statement 29 January 2026 2 contributions

Women’s State Pension Age Communication: PHSO Report

I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.

I thank the right hon. Gentleman for his point of order. The timing of statements is a matter for the Government. However, those on the Treasury Bench will have heard his point of order. There is also the avenue open to him of applying for a Backbench Business debate.

Commons Debate 28 January 2026

Youth Unemployment

I call the shadow Minister.

Commons Debate 28 January 2026 5 contributions

British Indian Ocean Territory

I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.

I call Dr Andrew Murrison.

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Commons Ministerial Statement 26 January 2026 3 contributions

Police Reform White Paper

I call Liberal Democrat spokesperson.

Order. Before I call the Home Secretary, I remind Members that a lot of people are on their feet to ask a question, and I want to finish this statement at around 5.30 pm. Will you answer one of those questions, Home Secretary?

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Commons Proceedings 22 January 2026

Royal Assent

I have to notify the House, in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967, that His Majesty has signified his Royal Assent to the following Acts: Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Act 2026 Sentencing Act 2026 Holocaust Memorial Act 2026.

Commons Proceedings 22 January 2026 2 contributions

Agricultural Sector: Import Standards

I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.

I call the shadow Minister.

Commons Debate 21 January 2026

Antisocial Behaviour on Canals and Rivers: Bath

Before the hon. Lady takes the hon. Gentleman’s intervention, let me say that I am looking forward to hearing his knowledge of the canals and rivers in Bath.

Commons Debate 21 January 2026 6 contributions

Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and Reconciliation

I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.

Order. Please sit down, Mr Kohler. The temperature needs to be lowered to allow the hon. Gentleman to deliver his remarks.

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Commons Debate 20 January 2026 2 contributions

Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill

Before we move to consideration of the Lords amendments, I can confirm that Lords amendments 2, 3 and 6 engage Commons financial privilege. Having given careful consideration to Lords amendments 2 and 3, Mr Speaker is satisfied that they would impose a charge on the public revenue that has not been …

With this it will be convenient to discuss: Lords amendment 5, and Government motion to disagree. Lords amendment 6, and Government motion to disagree. Lords amendment 4.

Commons Debate 20 January 2026 3 contributions

Holocaust Memorial Bill

I inform the House that the Lords amendment does not engage Commons financial privilege. After Clause 2 Learning Centre purpose

I call the shadow Secretary of State.

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Commons Debate 20 January 2026 2 contributions

Sentencing Bill

I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.

I thank the hon. Member for her point of order. Her comments are now on the record and the record is corrected.

Commons Proceedings 19 January 2026 2 contributions

Proposed Chinese Embassy

I call the shadow Minister.

I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.

Commons Debate 19 January 2026 5 contributions

Local Elections: Cancellation

I call the Chair of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee.

I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.

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Commons Proceedings 19 January 2026 2 contributions

Iran: Protests

I call the Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee.

I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.

Commons Debate 15 January 2026

New Towns

I call Katrina Murray, who will speak for about 15 minutes.

Commons Ministerial Statement 15 January 2026 2 contributions

Point of Order

I thank the hon. Member for giving me notice that she wished to raise this matter. Her correction is now on the record. Bill Presented Armed Forces Bill Presentation and First Reading (Standing Order No. 57) Secretary John Healey, supported by the Prime Minister, Secretary David Lammy, Secretary…

In the absence of the right hon. Member for Newark (Robert Jenrick), who was going to present a Bill, we will move on to the next business.

Commons Ministerial Statement 15 January 2026

Prisons: Illegal Drugs

We now come to the Select Committee statement. The Chair of the Justice Committee, the hon. Member for Hammersmith and Chiswick (Andy Slaughter), will speak for up to 10 minutes, during which time no interventions may be taken. At the conclusion of his statement, I will call Members to ask questions…

Commons Ministerial Statement 15 January 2026 5 contributions

Business of the House

I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.

I call the Chair of the Backbench Business Committee.

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Commons Proceedings 15 January 2026 2 contributions

Digital ID

I call John Lamont. [ Interruption. ]

For the final question, I call Jim Shannon.