"Order. I understand that some pass readers in the No Lobby are not working, so we are extending the time by which people are able to vote by another two minutes. [Hon. Members: “No!”] That is right—the No Lobby...." Nigel Evans - View Speech
"Order. I was very generous with Dame Margaret Hodge, for obvious reasons, but I shall be less generous now in respect of the length of questions. You are all warned...." Nigel Evans - View Speech
"I thank the Business Secretary for coming to the House, making his statement and answering questions from hon. Members for about three quarters of an hour...." Nigel Evans - View Speech
"I am grateful to the right hon. Member for giving me forward notice of her point of order. Clearly, this is an incredibly distressful time for so many people, but the Chair does not audit the accuracy of what hon. Members, including Ministers, say in the Chamber. Having said that, …..." Nigel Evans - View Speech
"I will just check with the people who know what is going on. It may well be that there will be a business statement either later today or very soon, in order to facilitate the business that the Secretary of State has announced...." Nigel Evans - View Speech
"Now I know what an umpire at Wimbledon feels like. I think we will leave it there and move on.
Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill: Carry-over Extension
Ordered,
That the period on the expiry of which proceedings on the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill shall lapse in pursuance …..." Nigel Evans - View Speech
"I thank the hon. Gentleman for being so succinct. As Members can see, there are 12 standing. I advise them to speak for no more than five minutes, then we will be able to get everyone in...." Nigel Evans - View Speech
"The Question is as on the Order Paper. As many are of that opinion say “Aye”—[Hon. Members: “Aye!”] Of the contrary no—I think the Ayes have it, the Ayes have it. [Interruption.] I am sorry, you had the opportunity to do it then, and nobody shouted “No” when …..." Nigel Evans - View Speech