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House of Commons · General Debate

Points of Order

24 March 2026 · 6 other contributors

Opened by David Davis Con Goole and Pocklington

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

At a glance

David Davis raised concerns about points of order in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Points of order were raised in the debate
  • Concerns were expressed but specific asks of the government are not recorded
  • No commitments were made by the government during the debate

How the debate unfolded

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

Other contributors (6)
  • David Davis Con Haltemprice and Howden

    Raised a point of order regarding the unresolved issue of compensation for Tom Hayes, a banker wrongly sent to prison who has not been paid despite the Supreme Court's ruling in his favour.

  • Caroline Nokes Con Romsey and Southampton North

    Responded to David Davis by advising him to consult with Table Office Clerks for guidance on how to elicit a response from the Government, and suggested raising the issue at business questions with the Leader of the House.

  • John Hayes Con South Holland and The Deepings

    Raised a point of order concerning 287 patients in Northampton who are to be relocated due to NHS England deeming their hospital unfit for purpose. He questioned how to draw this matter to the attention of Government Ministers beyond raising it at Health questions.

  • Caroline Nokes Con Romsey and Southampton North

    Responded to John Hayes by advising him to raise the issue at Health questions and with the Leader of the House, acknowledging his past efforts in highlighting this matter through debates.

  • Asked how Parliament can ensure that decisions regarding the UN’s international day of remembrance for victims of slavery and the transatlantic slave trade receive democratic consideration before a vote is cast, given its historical significance to Britain.

  • Caroline Nokes Con Romsey and Southampton North

    Responded to Bell Ribeiro-Addy by explaining that diplomatic relations at the UN are conducted under Crown prerogative but suggested raising her concerns through Backbench Business debate, Westminster Hall debate, or business questions with the Leader of the House.

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