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House of Commons · General Debate

Point of Order

24 February 2026 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Gregory Campbell DUP East Londonderry

Foreign AffairsParliamentary ProcedureReligion & Faith

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At a glance

Gregory Campbell raised concerns about point of order in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Mr Campbell raised a point of order regarding the non-flying of the relevant flag on St Patrick's day.
  • He inquired if Mr Speaker had received any indication from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport or the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
  • Mr Campbell mentioned that he has raised this issue before.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Gregory Campbell DUP East Londonderry

Mr Campbell raised a point of order regarding the non-flying of the relevant flag on St Patrick’s day, which he has mentioned before. He inquired if Mr Speaker had received any indication from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport or the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office about their intentions to address this matter.

Other contributors (1)
  • Judith Cummins Lab Bradford South

    Ms Cummins informed Mr Campbell that she had not received any notice from Ministers regarding a statement on flying the relevant flag for St Patrick's Day. She advised him to pursue the matter through other parliamentary means, such as parliamentary questions.

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