Opened the debate
Introduced the Select Committee statement on behalf of the Procedure Committee, setting out the rules for the debate. Emphasised that questions should be directed to Lee Dillon and not the Government Minister.
House of Commons · General Debate
Call Lists
09 February 2026 · 3 other contributors
Opened by Judith Cummins Lab Bradford South
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Judith Cummins raised concerns about call lists in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
Key points
- Introduced the Select Committee statement on behalf of the Procedure Committee
- Set out the rules for the debate
- Emphasised that questions should be directed to Lee Dillon and not the Government Minister
How the debate unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.
Other contributors (3)
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Spoke on behalf of the Procedure Committee about their fourth report of the Session, which examined the idea of introducing call lists. Emphasised that after careful consideration and evidence-based analysis, the committee concluded that call lists should not be introduced due to concerns over spontaneity, fairness, and procedural balance.
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Fully agreed with Lee Dillon's statement, congratulating him on an excellent contribution. Highlighted the rarity of agreeing with every word spoken in a Committee statement.
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Agreed with Julian Lewis and Lee Dillon, praising the spontaneity in parliamentary debates and expressing no need for change despite his tendency to be called last in debates. Emphasised the importance of maintaining traditional debate practices.
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