Speeches by Cummins.

“Order. May I remind Members that there are a great many more for me to get in? I ask them please to help each other, and keep the questions and answers short.”

“Order. I think I will get everybody in at this rate, thank you.”

“The final question from the Back Benches will come from Chris Vince.”

“With this it will be convenient to discuss the following: New clause 1—Free school meals: automatic enrolment of eligible children— “In section 512ZB of the Education Act 1996 (provision of free school lunches and milk), omit subsection (2)(b).” This new clause would remove the requirement in the Education Act 1996 for…”

“That is not a point of order, but the hon. Lady has got her point on the record.”

“With the leave of the House, I shall put a single question on Government amendments 119 to 131. Clause 18 Information Sharing Amendments made: 119, in clause 18, page 34, line 37, at end insert— ‘(4A) The Secretary of State may provide financial oversight information to the Care Quality Commission for use in connection…”

“Before I call the first speaker, I am aware that this is a very personal debate for some Members, so please feel free to leave the Chamber if you need to. Let’s look after each other today.”

“I call the shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.”

“I call Alistair Carmichael to quickly wind up.”

“I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.”

“Order.”

“Order. I have to introduce an immediate three-minute time limit, because I want to get everybody in on this important subject.”

“Order. After the next speech, I will be imposing a four-minute time limit, with the exception of Front-Bench speeches.”

“I call the shadow Minister.”

“Order.”

“Order.”

“I thank the right hon. Member for giving advance notice of his point of order and for placing his correction on the record.”

“I have to notify the House, in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967, that the King has signified his Royal Assent to the following Acts: Supply and Appropriation (Anticipation and Adjustments) Act 2025 Crown Estate Act 2025.”

“Order. That is not a matter for the Chair, but a point for the Member.”

“Order. I call Lee Barron.”