Speeches by Nokes.

“I thank the hon. Gentleman for providing prior notice of his point of order. As he will know, I am not responsible for ministerial answers to questions, but he has put his point on the record very clearly and I am sure that those on the Treasury Bench will have noted his comments.”

“Order. I do not intend to put a formal time limit on speeches yet, but there are lots of Members standing, so it would be helpful if Members could restrict themselves to between six and seven minutes.”

“By some 10%. Perhaps he will make this a very short final sentence.”

“I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.”

“I call the shadow Secretary of State.”

“Order. I appreciate that the hon. Lady is quoting from a poem, but we do not refer to right hon. and hon. Members by name in the Chamber. Can we please ensure that the courtesies of the House are observed?”

“Order. If we are to get Members in—we all see how many are present in the Chamber—interventions will have to be short and not pre-prepared speeches. There is plenty of time for those who have put their names down to speak. Members should not use up the time of the hon. Member for South Cotswolds for her opening.”

“Division off. Question negatived.”

“I call the shadow Minister.”

“I thank the Minister for her statement. While the Ministers switch places, I inform Members that we are going to return to the Climate and Nature Bill.”

“Order. The Liberal Democrat spokeswoman will be aware that she is allocated two minutes, which she has already exceeded significantly.”

“I call Cameron Thomas.”

“I call Shockat Adam.”

“I call the shadow Minister.”

“Before calling the next speaker, I think it is important to clarify that, although I am a huge supporter of women standing for election, I have not actually endorsed Sheelagh’s candidature. [Laughter.]”

“With this it will be convenient to discuss the following: New clause 2—Commissioner’s interaction with Veterans Commissioners— “Within one year of the passing of this Act, the Secretary of State must publish details of— (a) whether or how the Commissioner will work with the National Veterans Commissioner, the Scottish …”

“I thank the Home Secretary for her statement. Bill Presented Arms Trade (Inquiry and Suspension) Bill Presentation and First Reading (Standing Order No. 57) Zarah Sultana presented a Bill to make provision for an inquiry into the end use of arms sold to foreign states to determine whether they have been used in violati…”

“I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.”

“I call the Chair of the International Development Committee.”

“Order. I urge Members to make their questions short, or we will simply not get everybody in.”