Speeches by Nokes.

“Order. The time limit will be reduced to five minutes after the next speaker.”

“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 Act and Measure: National Security (State Threats) Act 2026 Clergy Conduct Measure 2026. Bill Presented Public Procurement (British Goods and Services) Bill Presentation and First R…”

“Order. I think the right hon. Lady means the hon. Member for Great Yarmouth (Rupert Lowe).”

“I call the shadow Minister.”

“Order. The hon. Gentleman should say “worse than the right hon. Member for Islington North (Jeremy Corbyn)”.”

“I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.”

“I inform the House that Mr Speaker has not selected the amendment. I call the shadow Secretary of State.”

“Before I put the Question, let me say that it is a shame that those at the Burnley summer school have left. The Minister will want to be careful about using the word “hypocrisy” in the Chamber. Question put and agreed to. Resolved, That this House regrets the combination of the rise in employers’ National Insurance con…”

“On resuming—”

“Sitting suspended.”

“Order. The hon. Gentleman might heed the fact that Members are on a very tight time limit, and he has not been present for any of the debate until this point.”

“Order.”

“Order. There is a very strict time limit.”

“Before I call Jonathan Brash to conclude his speech, the remaining Members will have a time limit of three minutes. I call Jonathan Brash.”

“That brings us to the Front Benchers. I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.”

“Order. Because of a fire evacuation of the Palace, the Serjeant on duty is requesting a suspension of the sitting. I have been advised by the Serjeant at Arms that the Chamber and Gallery should be evacuated, using the nearest available exits. Please proceed in an orderly manner and follow the directions of Doorkeepers…”

“Order. Before I call the next Member, I wish to say three things. First, the Secretary of State for Defence will commence his statement at 2.30, so time is limited; Members may help each other if they ask short questions. Until then, the Macmillan Room in Portcullis House and Committee Room 7 are available as reading r…”

“I call the shadow Secretary of State.”

“I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.”

“I call Dr Ben Coleman.”