"I did love the intervention and the response, which was like something from “Love Actually”. [Laughter.] Well, it is Christmas...." Nigel Evans - View Speech
"We have all learned something today; we have also learned how speedily legislation can go through the House when everybody is agreed. It has been my honour and privilege to have been in the Chair through all those stages.
"Some Members may have noted that the motion on the Order Paper is for an order, rather than for a Humble Address. As “Erskine May” says, the formula used simply depends on whether the motion is directed at a Department headed by a Secretary of State. A Humble Address may …..." Nigel Evans - View Speech
"Just before the shadow Home Secretary responds, I say to Members on both sides of the House that this is quite a specific motion on the papers relating to the Home Secretary. It is not a general debate on the Home Secretary or other Government Ministers, so please be mindful …..." Nigel Evans - View Speech
"Order. I have given a bit of latitude, but speeches should be about the motion before us. This is not a general debate on home affairs...." Nigel Evans - View Speech