Speeches by Hoyle.

“Finally, I call Jim MacAlister.”

“It’s Jim for today!”

“Order. I fully understand that some Members will be disappointed not to get in. We will keep a list and try to make sure that we get you in next time. Business questions last for about an hour, and you can help me and each other by asking short, punchy questions.”

“I call the shadow Minister.”

“I call the Lib Dem spokesperson.”

“Before I call the Secretary of State, I note that there is disappointment from the Opposition that the statement was not provided in time. The statement was not provided to my office in time either. I know we want to set off in the right way. I am sure that the officials will make note when they arrive that we need to …”

“Jim, you will definitely be at the bottom of the list now—don’t worry!”

“Before I call the mover and the seconder of the debate, I want to announce the proposed pattern of debate during the remaining days on the Loyal Address: today—debate on the Address; tomorrow—foreign affairs and defence; Friday—planning, green belt and rural affairs; Monday—economy, welfare and public services; Tuesday…”

“I have to acquaint the House that this House has this day attended His Majesty in the House of Peers, and that His Majesty was pleased to make a Most Gracious Speech from the Throne to both Houses of Parliament, of which I have, for greater accuracy, obtained a copy. I shall direct that the terms of the speech be print…”

“Before I call the Leader of the House, I can now formally announce the arrangements for the election of the Deputy Speakers. The ballot will be held on Tuesday 23 July between 10 am and 1.30 pm in Committee Room 8. Nominations must be submitted to the Table Office between 10 am and 5 pm on Monday 22 July. Nomination fo…”

“The House has directed the Speaker to make a statement at the beginning of each Session about the duties and responsibilities of hon. Members. I begin by reminding Members of their duty to observe the code of conduct and the behaviour code agreed by the House and to behave with civility and fairness in all their dealin…”

“Will Members wishing to take their seats please come to the Table? The following Members took and subscribed the Oath, or made and subscribed the Affirmation required by law: Jonathan Neil Reynolds , for Stalybridge and Hyde Right honourable Sir Charles Geoffrey Cox, Torridge and Tavistock Right honourable Andrew Willi…”

“I gently say to Members that we have a lot to get in today, so I would be very grateful if they tried to keep speeches below, or up to, eight minutes.”

“I call the leader of the SNP.”

“Order. I call the Leader of the—[Interruption.] Order. Please, let us show respect to each other. Let us not set off on the wrong foot; we want to be on the right foot. I call the leader of the Lib Dems.”

“It is a privilege to call the seconder.”

“Order. Interventions are one thing, but this is not the best time to actually make a speech.”

“I now call the Prime Minister.”

“I call the Leader of the Opposition.”

“I remind the House that I expect to be in the Chair today until 1.30 pm. I encourage all Members who have not already taken the Oath to come to the Chamber this morning to do so. Will Members wishing to take their seats please come to the Table? The following Members took and subscribed the Oath, or made and subscribed…”