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Point of Order
23 February 2026
Lead MP
Dave Doogan
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Parliamentary Procedure
Other Contributors: 2
At a Glance
Dave Doogan raised concerns about point of order in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
On a point of order, Dave Doogan expressed concern over the Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry's responses to urgent questions about a £245 million contract awarded to Palantir. The Minister repeatedly claimed not to know whether minutes from a meeting between Palantir, Peter Mandelson, and the Prime Minister existed, despite confirmation from the Cabinet Office in October 2025 that no such minutes exist.
Dave Doogan
SNP
Angus and Perthshire Glens
On a point of order, Dave Doogan questioned whether MPs should continue to accept the briefing from Ministers who claim not to know information that other parts of the Government clearly possess.
Judith Cummins
Lab
Bradford South
In response, Judith Cummins stated that the House expects full and frank answers from Ministers. She indicated that if a mistake has been made, it is appropriate for a Minister to publish a written correction in Hansard.
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