Transport for London Bill [Lords]: Revival

Debate between Claire Perry and Gareth Thomas

Monday 16th November 2015 Commons Chamber

[Claire Perry]

I will not give way.

However, TfL still needs to continue to identify further savings, and I understand that this private Bill—

[Mr Gareth Thomas]

On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I am greatly enjoying the Minister’s performance and hope it continues for at least another 20 minutes, but is it not part of the traditions of this House that Ministers should take interventions from Members wanting to raise constituency concerns? A series of interventions—

[Madam Deputy Speaker (Natascha Engel)]

Order. As the hon. Gentleman knows, that is not a point of order. It is entirely up to the person who has the Floor whether or not to take interventions. The hon. Gentleman may find it unfortunate that the Minister is not doing so, but that is entirely her choice.