Debate on the Address

Maria Miller Excerpts

Wednesday 21st June 2017 Commons Chamber

[Jeremy Corbyn]

No. I will continue my speech.

This is a Government without a majority, without a mandate and without a serious legislative programme, led by a Prime Minister who has lost her political authority, and who is struggling even today to stitch together a deal to stay in office.

[Mrs Maria Miller (Basingstoke) (Con)]

On a point of order, Mr Speaker.

[Mr Speaker]

I hope it is a point of order. I am not going prejudge it. Let’s hear the attempted point of order.

[Mrs Miller]

On a point of order, Mr Speaker. I am simply seeking your advice. I have been in the House for 12 years. Government Members can be somewhat disappointed that the Leader of the Opposition is not a position to answer our questions. Perhaps you can advise on the usual format in these cases.

[Mr Speaker]

All I will say to the right hon. Lady is this: I am much touched by her faith in my abilities or her assessment of the extent of my powers. Disappointment may be very regrettable, but it is not a matter for the Chair.