"I am sorry to intervene on the Minister, but we are expecting a vote very shortly. It might be helpful if he could finish...." Albert Owen - View Speech
"My hon. Friend rightly noted that in previous schemes that we have had in this country, assisted areas were pitted against one another. The European structural funds were just that—they were structural. They allowed us to invest in infrastructure, but also, importantly, in social projects. That dimension must not be …..." Albert Owen - View Speech
"Seven Back Benchers are indicating that they wish to speak. I will call the Front Benchers at 3.40 pm, which leaves about six minutes each. That gives Members some indication that they should keep the debate flowing...." Albert Owen - View Speech
"I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman and to all Back-Benchers for their restraint. I will now call the Front Bench spokespeople, who I am sure will leave a few minutes for Mr Streeter to wind up. I call Chi Onwurah...." Albert Owen - View Speech
"No, you are not listening. We are debating the motion before the Chamber. It has been a good-hearted debate and you have made several interventions, but they have to relate to the subject matter...." Albert Owen - View Speech
"Order. I remind hon. Members that I shall call the Front-Bench speakers promptly at 3.30. The Minister may want to leave time at the end for the hon. Member for Newcastle upon Tyne North to wind up...." Albert Owen - View Speech
"Order. I remind the Minister of the time constraints, especially if he wishes to allow the mover of the debate to wind up...." Albert Owen - View Speech