Lindsay Hoyle MP: speeches

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• 28 Apr 2026 · Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of Privileges · Hansard source

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  I call the shadow Secretary of State, Alex Burghart.

• 28 Apr 2026 · Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of Privileges · Hansard source

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  Order. I am sorry; you are out of scope.

• 28 Apr 2026 · Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of Privileges · Hansard source

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  A Member of Parliament has complained to me, as has another Member. When Members are shouting “shame” at others who are voting, it is not acceptable and will not be tolerated. I hope that the people concerned will apologise to those Members they shouted at.

• 28 Apr 2026 · Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of Privileges · Hansard source

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  Order. The decision was made on the letter that was sent to me, not on whether somebody may be meeting somewhere else. It is judged on the merit of that. I do not need to be questioned again.

• 28 Apr 2026 · Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of Privileges · Hansard source

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  Order. If the right hon. Lady gives way, that is fine. You have had one crack at the whip, Dr Arthur. I would not try too many cracks.

• 28 Apr 2026 · Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of Privileges · Hansard source

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  As I suspected, it is not a point of order. You need to read the rule book. This is a substantive motion; it is not the normal debate. It might be helpful if you took some time out, rather than questioning, because you might be on to something, but not today.

• 28 Apr 2026 · Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of Privileges · Hansard source

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  Before we begin the next item of business, I think it would be helpful to the House if I reminded Members of the decision in question and the procedures for today’s debate. The decision before the House today is not whether a contempt has been committed; it is whether to refer the matter to the Privileges Committee. If such a referral is made, it will be for the Committee to report back to this House in due course and make any necessary recommendations. The debate today may continue until 7 o’clock at the latest, at which time there will need to be a successful closure motion, or the debate will be adjourned to a future date. In recent years, the length of time taken for debates on similar motions has ranged from seven minutes to five hours. Any Members who wish to speak need to stand at the beginning of the debate to ensure that they catch my eye. If the debate becomes very repetitive, we may have to consider whether it would be appropriate to accept an early closure motion. Finally, Members will be aware of the rules relating to good temper and moderation in parliamentary language. Today’s proceedings are on a substantive motion relating to specific responses by the Prime Minister to this House. It is perfectly in order for hon. Members to question the veracity of the responses cited in the motion, and to debate whether or not they were misleading. However, it is not in order to challenge in more general terms the truthfulness of the Prime Minister. The Leader of the Opposition has tabled a motion for debate on the matter of privilege, which I have agreed should take precedence today. I call her to move the motion.

• 28 Apr 2026 · Conflict in the Middle East: Cost of Living · Hansard source

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  I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.

• 28 Apr 2026 · Global Trade: Support for Businesses · Hansard source

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  I call the shadow Minister.

• 28 Apr 2026 · Fuel Costs: Support for Motorists · Hansard source

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  I call the shadow Minister.

• 28 Apr 2026 · Fuel Costs: Support for Motorists · Hansard source

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  Order. Carry on, Minister.

• 28 Apr 2026 · Cost of Living: Wolverhampton West · Hansard source

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  Order. Once again, I think the Chancellor has got the question.

• 28 Apr 2026 · Child Poverty Taskforce · Hansard source

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  Order. I think the Chancellor has got the drift.

• 28 Apr 2026 · Government Procurement: British Businesses · Hansard source

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  I call the Father of the House.

• 28 Apr 2026 · Defence Industrial Strategy · Hansard source

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  I call the Chair of the Treasury Committee.

• 28 Apr 2026 · Defence Industrial Strategy · Hansard source

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  I call the shadow Minister.

• 28 Apr 2026 · Retail, Hospitality and Leisure: Business Rates · Hansard source

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  I call the shadow Minister.

• 27 Apr 2026 · Apprenticeships · Hansard source

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  I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.

• 27 Apr 2026 · Apprenticeships · Hansard source

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  I call the shadow Minister.

• 27 Apr 2026 · Child Maintenance Payments: Non-compliance · Hansard source

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  What’s the lash, Minister?

• 27 Apr 2026 · Dunmurry Police Station Attack · Hansard source

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  I call the Opposition spokesperson.

• 27 Apr 2026 · Dunmurry Police Station Attack · Hansard source

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  I call the Chair of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee.

• 27 Apr 2026 · Dunmurry Police Station Attack · Hansard source

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  I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.

• 27 Apr 2026 · Dunmurry Police Station Attack · Hansard source

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  Before we come to the urgent question, I remind the House that there is an ongoing police investigation into the incident at Dunmurry. Members should avoid making any remarks that might prejudice future criminal proceedings.

• 27 Apr 2026 · Privilege · Hansard source

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  Before we come to questions, I wish to make a short statement. Numerous right hon. and hon. Members from across the House have written to ask me to give precedence to a matter as an issue of privilege. One of those letters is from the Leader of the Opposition. The matter concerns the Prime Minister’s answers to the House about the process for the appointment of Peter Mandelson and related issues. I think it would be helpful to the House if I explained my role in deciding whether a complaint should be put to the House. Privilege issues should only be brought to the House sparingly, and it is my duty to act as a gatekeeper to ensure that frivolous applications are not taken forward. As a gatekeeper, my role is to decide whether an hon. Member has made a case that the House itself should be able to consider, not to decide whether someone is likely to have committed a contempt. If precedence is given, the Member tables a motion for debate. At the end of that debate, the House itself takes a decision on whether the matter should be taken further. Some may be wondering why this issue is being looked at now. To be clear, I cannot determine when an application is made—I have to consider any application when it comes to me. In this case, having taken advice, I have decided to allow the House to come to a view on whether the Committee of Privileges should look at the matter. It is not for me to make any decision or come to any view. Therefore, the Leader of the Opposition will have the opportunity to put the matter to the House tomorrow. The debate will be taken after any urgent questions and statements and any ten-minute rule Bill.