Speeches by Ghani.

“I am completely disappointed with myself for not wishing the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) a happy birthday today. [Hon. Members: “Hear, hear!”] That is why his question was allowed to be a little bit longer than usual, but hopefully it will not be next time.”

“I thank the hon. Member for giving notice of his point of order. This is not a matter for the Chair, but those on the Treasury Bench will no doubt have heard exactly what he had to say and will, I hope, ensure that his comments are addressed and taken on board—”

“I can see the Secretary of State looking at me and nodding. Let’s take that as a positive.”

“The hon. Member has put his point appropriately on the record. I have not been given any notice of such statements, but the Front Bench has no doubt heard his concerns and will respond accordingly.”

“The hon. Member will know that I am not responsible for the inner workings of the Cabinet Office—that is a matter for the Government. I would, however, say that I know the House awaits with interest further disclosure of material under the Humble Address. I gently encourage Members to wait and see what is released, and…”

“It is of the utmost importance that Ministers take their responsibilities to this House seriously. I would always expect timely answers to written parliamentary questions. They should be within scope and within the deadline, obviously. The Treasury Front Bench will have heard his concerns. The hon. Member may also wish…”

“I thank the hon. Member for giving notice of his point of order. The contents of Members’ speeches, including ministerial answers, are a matter for them and not for the Chair. However, he has put his point on the record, and I am sure that the Defence Secretary will no doubt have heard this point of order and will be q…”

“I can inform the House that Lords amendments 4 and 7 engage the Commons’ financial privilege. If either of those Lords amendments are agreed to, I will cause the customary entry waiving the Commons’ financial privilege to be entered in the Journal. After Clause 7 Access to free court transcripts for victims”

“I call the shadow Justice Secretary.”

“I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.”

“With this it will be convenient to discuss Lords amendments 2 to 7 and the Government motions to disagree.”

“Order. Before the Minister responds, I note that many colleagues wish to contribute; no doubt he is coming close to his conclusion.”

“Order. Forgive me; I was slightly distracted. We now have a speaking limit of eight minutes.”

“Order. Let me just say to the Minister: no more “yous”.”

“Order. I do not require any correspondence from the Minister, although it is always welcome.”

“I call Brian Leishman.”

“Order. The right hon. Member is very experienced. He should say “inadvertently mislead the House”. We do not accuse colleagues of misleading the House. Would the right hon. Member like to correct the record?”

“Order! We need less noise in the Chamber.”

“Order. Sir Julian Lewis, I have never seen you behave so badly.”

“For the final Back-Bench contribution, I call Gregory Stafford.”