"It is my intention to call the Front-Bench spokesmen no later than 3.40. There are two Members wishing to speak, so they should be brief...." Jim Sheridan - View Speech
"T7. This Con-Dem Government propose to abolish the Agricultural Wages Board—a proposal that even Mrs Thatcher refused to implement. The Prime Minister suggests that because of the minimum wage the AWB is just a quango, but that “quango” covers workers’ wages, holidays, sick pay, overtime, standby arrangements and even bereavement …..." Jim Sheridan - View Speech
"Order. Could I ask Members who make contributions to speak into the microphone, so that the Hansard reporters can pick up what they say?..." Jim Sheridan - View Speech
"Order. I genuinely hesitate to interrupt the hon. Gentleman, but the winding-up speeches will start at 3.40 pm. If other Members indicate that they want to speak, he will have to wind up pretty soon...." Jim Sheridan - View Speech