Speeches by Hoare.

“I think the word the Leader of the House was looking for was “sorry”. There is much in this place which, as we know, is complicated and arcane, but the ministerial code is crystal clear on this point. The job of the Leader of the House is to represent this place and Back Benchers of all parties around the Cabinet table…”

“Further to that point of order, Mr Speaker. Given the seriousness of the issues—the defence of the realm is the first duty of Government, as we know—is there any merit in you, sir, considering suspending the House to allow those who are to be called to speak on behalf of their respective parties at least the courtesy t…”

“The hon. Lady is absolutely right on the matter of eating disorders, but my understanding of the amendment is that it relates to those who effectively starve themselves into a position of becoming terminally ill without having an eating disorder—that is the thrust of the amendment. Does she see that, and how does she i…”

“On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I do not wish to be flippant or to test the patience of the House, but we have just heard an important speech from a former Attorney General on some key legal points. This is still a private Member’s proposal. How can the promoter of the Bill, the hon. Member for Spen Valley (…”

“Mr Speaker, to pick up on your statement, for which I think the whole House will be grateful, I am sure that my Committee will take up your clear urging for us to look at the issue with regard to the ministerial code. I know the Minister will agree that domestic abuse cannot be an issue to which lip service is paid in …”

“Will the Minister give way?”

“A long time ago!”

“As my hon. Friend knows, heaven rejoiceth when a sinner repenteth. Does he share my hope—let us hope it is not naive—that, with this volte-face by Members on the Treasury Bench on this important issue, the cross-party consensus about the seriousness and perniciousness of modern slavery is restored, so that the House ca…”

“On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. You will recall that on Monday, Mr Speaker took to task those on the Treasury Bench for making a very important announcement about major policy changes on immigration to the media before it was made to this House. The hon. Member for Aberdeen North (Kirsty Blackman) had an urg…”

“There is little doubt that the Minister takes the issue seriously—I think the House accepts that—but does he acknowledge that what he has said in answer to questions from the Opposition and from his hon. Friends will offer the sector rather cold comfort? He recognises that this is an issue, as the Government do, and ar…”

“We all understand the need to strike the right operational atmosphere and balance in prisons, but in the interests of the retention and recruitment of prison officers, which is absolutely key if our prison estate is to work effectively, I hope that—irrespective of what the review might advise—the Minister and the Depar…”

“What role does the Minister envisage the Commonwealth playing as an honest broker in discussions between India and Pakistan? Will he also assure the House that, given the fact that the trade deal with India was signed just yesterday, there will be a clear demarcation of Government response and the Government will not f…”

“Is it your assessment that there is an appetite for and preparedness to work towards a regime between producer and end user—the vet—in order to minimise disruption to supply, notwithstanding the fact that there may be some degree of onerousness with regard to applying for the certificate?”

“Good morning, Dr Dunbar. Business obviously wants to sell its product, and many have demonstrated in recent times considerable agility in meeting the new tests and challenges. Could you talk us through your understanding of the adjustments which have already been made by the pharmaceutical industry itself, to ensure co…”

“Are you able to give us some indication of percentage? What is your level of concern about certain medicines and treatments from the pharmaceutical sector that will not be or would not be available?”

“Where are we on access to the usual medicines that a vet will prescribe to a pet owner on a daily basis, in terms of percentages and figures?”

“Yes, indeed. Is it your assessment that there is no other legitimate route—I underscore the word “legitimate”—to secure access to these treatments?”

“Would responsibility for that certificate rest with the veterinary surgeon to secure or with the producer in the pharmaceutical sector?”

“Is it your assessment that there is an appetite for and preparedness to work towards a regime between producer and end user—the vet—in order to minimise disruption to supply, notwithstanding the fact that there may be some degree of onerousness with regard to applying for the certificate?”

“Is it your assessment, on the basis of where there’s a will there’s a way, that if there is a need for a product, whatever the product might be, it would be available should need be there, as long as the certificate requirements are met?”