"There is an interesting argument taking place between the two Front Benchers about who is responsible for bringing competition into the health service, but the fact is that, no matter who is responsible, the health service could now come under the transatlantic trade and investment partnership. Why will the Government …..." Mike Weir - View Speech
"Order, About eight hon. Members want to speak, and I want the winding-up speeches to start at 10.30 or 10.35, so although I will not impose a time limit on speeches at the moment, I suggest that if Members stick to about six minutes each, we can get everybody in...." Mike Weir - View Speech
"Order. I am afraid that we are now running up against the clock, so from this point I will set a formal five-minute time limit on speeches...." Mike Weir - View Speech
"As you well know, Sir Peter, that is not a point of order. It is up to the hon. Gentleman to decide whether to take interventions...." Mike Weir - View Speech
"Order. Sir Peter is seeking to make a speech, but given the time, I can let him do so only if both the Minister and the hon. Member for Birmingham, Hall Green (Mr Godsiff) agree to it. I do not know whether the hon. Gentleman has received any notice that …..." Mike Weir - View Speech