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- Message to Attend the Lords Commissioners (22 Jun 2009)
Michael Martin: I have to report that this House has been in the House of Lords where Her Majesty has been pleased, by Her Majesty's Commissioners, to approve the choice made of myself for the office of Speaker. My first duty to the House is to repeat my respectful acknowledgements and my grateful thanks for the great honour you have conferred upon me in placing me in the Chair and to renew the assurance of...
- Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Tribute to Mr. Speaker (17 Jun 2009) has video
Michael Martin: Before I put the motion, I am reminded of an incident involving a councillor who had served a long time in the Cowlairs ward, which the Prime Minister mentioned. We decided to give him a farewell dinner, at which so many good things were said about him that he stood up and said, "I didn't realise how much you liked me; and I think I will stay on." [Laughter.] I can say that your Speaker is...
- Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Speaker's Statement (17 Jun 2009) has video
Michael Martin: One of the pleasant side effects of a Speaker moving on is that his signature becomes a collectors' item. I can inform the House that in the past few weeks I have signed several hundred bottles of Speaker Martin's malt. The Chancellor will be pleased to know that some bottles are fetching as much as £150 on eBay. I wanted to help the Chancellor in stimulating the economy, but, as a...
- Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Programming of Bills (Suspension) (17 Jun 2009) has video
Michael Martin: It is the practice of the House that the personal conduct of a member of the royal family cannot be discussed except in debate on a substantive motion drawn up for that purpose. When any member of the royal family engages in public debate, it is of course in order for any views expressed to be discussed, provided that that does not extend to personal criticism. I hope that that helps the hon....
- Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Hebrides Missile Range (17 Jun 2009) has video
Michael Martin: I have listened carefully to what the hon. Member has said, and I have to give my decision without stating any reasons. I am afraid that I do not consider the matter he raises to be appropriate for discussion under Standing Order No. 24. I cannot therefore submit the application to the House.
- Oral Answers to Questions — Scotland: Lending (Small Businesses) (17 Jun 2009) has video
Michael Martin: Order. Could I ask the House for some quietness? There are people's livelihoods at stake, and they have got to be discussed here in the House.
- Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (17 Jun 2009)
Michael Martin: Order. Let the Prime Minister speak. That is the best way—we hear what the Prime Minister has to say. [Interruption.] I am not responsible for his answers.
- Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (17 Jun 2009) has video
Michael Martin: Order.
- Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (17 Jun 2009) has video
Michael Martin: Order. We must allow the Leader of the Opposition to be heard. [ Interruption. ] Order. Allow the right hon. Gentleman to speak. [ Interruption. ] Order. I do not want a Minister pushing his luck, so I ask the right hon. Member for Tooting (Mr. Khan) to behave himself.
- Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (17 Jun 2009) has video
Michael Martin: Order. Even though it is my last day, the Leader of the Opposition knows that the term "you" is not something that I approve of, and I think that the candidates at all these hustings will be saying that they do not approve of it either.
- Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (17 Jun 2009) has video
Michael Martin: Order. I am going to call you, Mr. McGrady, but you will be brief, won't you?
- Point of Order (16 Jun 2009) has video
Michael Martin: May I say to the hon. Gentleman that it is a convention? Courtesy should always be foremost in every hon. Member's mind when they go to another constituency, but I have to be careful, because there are official visits and there are private Conservative or Labour party meetings, which are a wee bit different. However, if there was an official visit to the hon. Gentleman's constituency, I would...
- Oral Answers to Questions — Justice: Digital Britain (16 Jun 2009) has video
Michael Martin: Is that it already?
- Oral Answers to Questions — Justice: Digital Britain (16 Jun 2009) has video
Michael Martin: I call Dr. Gavin Strang.
- Oral Answers to Questions — Justice: Digital Britain (16 Jun 2009) has video
Michael Martin: Order. There are a few hon. Members still to ask questions, and if questions are brief—brief questions usually lead to brief replies—I can get everyone in.
- Oral Answers to Questions — Justice: Probation Services (16 Jun 2009) has video
Michael Martin: Order. Please withdraw the term "hypocrite". There are no hypocrites in this House.
- Oral Answers to Questions — Justice: Probation Services (16 Jun 2009) has video
Michael Martin: Order. The right hon. Gentleman mentioned Members opposite. It is to be withdrawn.
- Oral Answers to Questions — Justice: Probation Services (16 Jun 2009) has video
Michael Martin: Order. That is fine.
- Point of Order (15 Jun 2009) has video
Michael Martin: I have had no indication, because it is not a matter for me. It is a matter for Ministers as to when they come to the House.
- Opposition Day — [13th Allotted Day]: Rural Communities (Recession) (15 Jun 2009) has video
Michael Martin: I inform the House that I have selected the amendment in the name of the Prime Minister.