Sir Chris Bryant (Rhondda) (Lab)
On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. Briefly, the motion has now been agreed that the hon. Member for North West Leicestershire (Andrew Bridgen) should be suspended from the service of the House for five sitting days. As is referred to in the motion, the Standards Committee also required him to make an apology to the House. I understand, of course, that he has not been able to be here today, but I hope that that can happen as soon as possible after he comes back.
Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Nigel Evans)
I thank the hon. Member for his point of order, which is on the record. I assume that that is exactly what will happen.
Foreign Affairs
Ordered,
That Stewart Malcolm McDonald be discharged from the Foreign Affairs Committee and Drew Hendry be added.—(Sir Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill
Ordered,
That Gavin Newlands be discharged from the High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill Select Committee and Dr Lisa Cameron be added.—(Sir Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
Sir Bill Wiggin (North Herefordshire) (Con)
I am sure that the House would be delighted if we took all the motions together, but that is up to you, Mr Deputy Speaker.
Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Nigel Evans)
We rarely get to hear your voice, Sir Bill. Tonight is a wonderful opportunity for the nation to share my joy in hearing you move these motions.
Sir Bill Wiggin
Thank you for your kind words, Mr Deputy Speaker. I am sure that my mother would agree with you.
Home Affairs
Ordered,
That Gary Sambrook be discharged from the Home Affairs Committee and Marco Longhi be added.—(Sir Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
Northern Ireland Affairs
Ordered,
That Ian Paisley be discharged from the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee and Jim Shannon be added.—(Sir Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
Science and Technology
Ordered,
That Iain Stewart be discharged from the Science and Technology Committee and Katherine Fletcher be added.—(Sir Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
Scottish Affairs
Ordered,
That Mhairi Black be discharged from the Scottish Affairs Committee and Dr Philippa Whitford be added.—(Sir Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)
Work and Pensions
Ordered,
That Chris Stephens be discharged from the Work and Pensions Committee and David Linden be added.—(Sir Bill Wiggin, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)