"The Secretary of State ought to be able to detect the hon. Gentleman’s status and his intellectual distinction from a radius of approximately 1,000 miles...." John Bercow - View Speech
"I think the Secretary of State is rehearsing for his conference oration. That has to be what it is—we are grateful to him...." John Bercow - View Speech
"The Department for Education is no doubt very illustrious, but it is not well versed in the application of the blue pencil...." John Bercow - View Speech
"I am sure that if I did not call a retired headteacher, I would be subject to the most condign punishment imaginable. I call Thelma Walker...." John Bercow - View Speech
"Order. A considerable number of right hon. and hon. Members are seeking to catch my eye, but I point out to the House that there is important business of various kinds to follow erelong, and there is, as a result, a premium on brevity from Back and Front Benchers alike. …..." John Bercow - View Speech