Lindsay Hoyle: Who shall we go to? A former Attorney General, no less.
Lindsay Hoyle: We were going to finish because, in fairness to the Deputy Prime Minister, he indicated that he wanted to finish early because of other things happening around the world. If he is happy to continue, then so I am.
Lindsay Hoyle: In which case, let us carry on.
Lindsay Hoyle: Order. This was an important statement, which is why it has run on quite a lot longer than the normal 10 minutes. I am sure everybody will agree that if the two Front-Bench speakers need a little extra time, we will be flexible in exactly the same way. I call the shadow Secretary of State, Pat McFadden.
Lindsay Hoyle: Order. This was an important statement, which is why it has run on quite a lot longer than the normal 10 minutes. I am sure everybody will agree that if the two Front-Bench speakers need a little extra time, we will be flexible in exactly the same way. I call the shadow Secretary of State, Pat McFadden.
Lindsay Hoyle: Before we come to questions to the Secretary of State for Defence, may I just say this to Minister Heappey: you will be missed and I am sorry you are stepping down. On a personal level, I thank you for your private briefings to ensure that the House was kept informed. You will be missed and I thank you for that service.
Lindsay Hoyle: I call the shadow Secretary of State.
Lindsay Hoyle: I call the shadow Minister.
Lindsay Hoyle: I call the shadow Minister.
Lindsay Hoyle: I call the shadow Minister.
Lindsay Hoyle: Can we accelerate the questions, too?
Lindsay Hoyle: I call the Scottish National party spokesperson.
Lindsay Hoyle: I call the Scottish National party spokesperson.
Lindsay Hoyle: I call the shadow Secretary of State.
Lindsay Hoyle: First, I think we ought to choose our language when we want a response. I have a lot sympathy and, although the point of order does not relate to this Question Time, I will give you the benefit of the doubt because this is an important matter. As you are a senior Member of the SNP and have been its spokesperson, I expect you to get timely replies. I do not expect replies to take so long. I am...
Lindsay Hoyle: Before we come to questions to the Secretary of State for Defence, may I just say this to Minister Heappey: you will be missed and I am sorry you are stepping down. On a personal level, I thank you for your private briefings to ensure that the House was kept informed. You will be missed and I thank you for that service.
Lindsay Hoyle: I call the shadow Secretary of State.
Lindsay Hoyle: I call the shadow Minister.
Lindsay Hoyle: I call the shadow Minister.
Lindsay Hoyle: I call the shadow Minister.