Speeches by Hoyle.

“Before we come to Prime Minister’s questions, I extend a warm welcome to the President of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands and his delegation, who are with us in the Gallery today.”

“Before we begin, I want to pay tribute to Karen Hodsden, who died unexpectedly during the Christmas recess. Karen worked for the House for almost 30 years, having started in January 1996. Most recently she was the service delivery co-ordinator, supporting Members and staff in Portcullis House and Parliament Street, but…”

“I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.”

“I call the Chair of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee.”

“I call the Leader of the Opposition.”

“Order. I have also requested an early statement; the House should always be informed first. I do not like the chuntering; let the questions continue.”

“Order. May I help the Prime Minister? He does not need to worry about responsibility for the questions from the Opposition. That is their job.”

“Mr Cartlidge, you expect a lot. I expect something back, and that is silence.”

“I call the leader of the Liberal Democrats.”

“I call the shadow Secretary of State.”

“I call the Chair of the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee.”

“Order. I think the Minister has got the idea.”

“I call the Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee.”

“Nothing! [Laughter.]”

“You have certainly put that on the record. We are not going to continue the debate unless the Secretary of State wants to respond, which I doubt.”

“Order. Secretary of State, we are on topicals. I know you want to get carried away, but, please, the new year does not allow for it.”

“I call the shadow Secretary of State.”

“That is an offer I am sure you cannot refuse, Minister.”

“I am intrigued, because question 6 has been transferred. It has even got on to the Order Paper. Why did the Department suddenly find out so late that it has been transferred? I do not think it is good practice, and I hope it will not happen again.”

“I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.”