Speeches by Ghani.

“Mr MacDonald, your intervention was on the Member, so the question goes to her, and she can insist on the Minister responding.”

“Thank you, Mr Shannon, for letting me know you would be making a point of order. The Chair is not responsible for the content of Member’s speeches, but I remind the House of the advice in Erskine May on the importance of good temper and moderation in parliamentary language.”

“Order. I must now call the Minister.”

“Order. Mr Allister, we must confine our remarks to the money resolution for the Bill.”

“You need to get to that point very quickly.”

“Order. We are going to drop the speech limit to three minutes.”

“I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.”

“I call the shadow Minister.”

“Thank you, Mr Malthouse. I can see Mr Shannon nodding, so hopefully your apology has been accepted.”

“Order. Your contribution has to be within the scope of what we are discussing, which is the financial organisation of the Bill.”

“To ensure that as many colleagues as possible can get in during the time allowed, there will be a speaking limit of four minutes.”

“Order. Members should keep their contributions within scope. This is about the financial implications of the Bill if it is passed, so let us keep contributions within scope.”

“I call the shadow Minister, Dr Kieran Mullan.”

“It gives a whole new meaning to “running to the defence”.”

“Members are bobbing who were not in the Chamber at the start of the debate. We have made a note of all their names and the time that they arrived and they will not be called to speak. If they do not know whether that means them, they should speak to their Whip. I call the Chair of the Defence Committee.”

“It is also important for Front Benchers to arrive on time to hear the opening statement—I believe that the Liberal Democrat spokesperson was four minutes late—and it is important for them to know that they may not be called in the future, but, on this occasion, I do invite the hon. Lady to speak.”

“That concludes proceedings on the statement. I will give the Secretary of State a moment so that he can walk out—not run, as he did earlier on. Bills Presented Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill Presentation and First Reading (Standing Order No. 57) Secretary Liz Kendall, supported by the Prime Ministe…”

“A substantial contribution there. I call the shadow Minister.”

“Does the hon. Member require a moment?”

“Are you happy to continue?”