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Points of Order
14 July 2026
Lead MP
Paul Holmes
Debate Type
General Debate
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Other Contributors: 6
At a Glance
Paul Holmes raised concerns about points 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:
Asked the Speaker to confirm that the Government was informed about the wording of proposed motions for Opposition day debates and criticised the Leader of the House's statement.
Lindsay Hoyle
Lab
Chorley
Stated that if the Leader of the House wishes to respond, he can do so.
Alan Campbell
Lab
Tynemouth
Confirmed that the Opposition had not been clear about the time limit for tabling motions and criticised the Government's decision regarding Iran.
Julian Smith
Con
Skipton and Ripon
Asked the Speaker to provide clarity on alternative routes for hearing from the new Prime Minister, as an Opposition debate had been removed by diktat.
Lindsay Hoyle
Lab
Chorley
Responded that he does not have the ability to create a recall but can agree to one if wished for by the House.
Graham Stuart
Con
Beverley and Holderness
Made another point of order, though the specific content was cut off in the provided text.
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