Oral Answers to Questions

John Bercow Excerpts

Tuesday 22nd October 2013 Commons Chamber

[Mr Hunt]

I know this is difficult territory for the Labour party, but the most important thing is for regulators to feel that they can speak out about poor care without fear or favour. I am afraid that did not happen under the previous Government, so let me just—

[Mr Speaker]

Order. I told the Secretary of State privately before, and I say it publicly now, that if he intends to devote part of his answer to talking about what happened under the previous Government, he can abandon that plan now and resume his seat. I suggest he resumes his seat.

[Mr Tom Clarke (Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill) (Lab)]

As part of this openness and transparency, will the Government improve their relations with the police and prison services, so that we can have a clearer idea of why people with mental illnesses are spending time in police cells or being sent to prison?

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[David Morris (Morecambe and Lunesdale) (Con)]

rose—

[Mr Speaker]

Order. I am always pleased to hear the hon. Gentleman, but I simply point out to him that Calderdale is rather a long way from Morecambe and Lunesdale. Calderdale is the subject of the question; therefore, it is essentially closed. I hope that that is helpful to him and the House.

[Nick de Bois (Enfield North) (Con)]

13. What progress has been made on implementation of the Barnet, Enfield and Haringey clinical strategy.

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[Several hon. Members]

rose—

[Mr Speaker]

Order. I am grateful to the Secretary of State and colleagues, but as usual demand has exceeded supply and we must now move on.