Government Announcements Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Government Announcements

Roger Gale Excerpts
Monday 2nd June 2025

(3 days, 22 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. May I thank the Leader of the House for reminding me of the mistakes of the previous Government in not coming to the Floor of the House? I would have hoped that this Government had learned from the mistakes that have just been highlighted. To try to defend what you criticise is not a way forward.

I am trying to ensure that Members on both sides of the House are allowed to question Ministers first, rather than watching announcements on Sky News. It is interesting that the SDR has been offered to journalists but that the Members here have not had the chance to see it. I agree with the Leader of the House, and I thank her again for reminding me, but let us now see the Government treat this House in the way that I expect.

Roger Gale Portrait Sir Roger Gale (Herne Bay and Sandwich) (Con)
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Will you take a point of order now, Mr Speaker?

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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No, I will not, because we have to wait till the end, as you well know, Sir Roger, as one of the most senior Members.