✅ Point of Order
Commons Chamber
Lewis Cocking, a Conservative MP, forgot to mention his role as a Hertfordshire county councillor during a debate on the English devolution White Paper. He quickly corrected this oversight by alerting the House. Madam Deputy Speaker acknowledged his prompt action and noted the correction on the record. This swift correction highlights the importance of transparency in parliamentary proceedings.
Summary
- Lewis Cocking, a Member of Parliament from Broxbourne and a Conservative, made a point of order to correct a mistake from an earlier speech.
- He forgot to mention that he is also a Hertfordshire county councillor, which is listed in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests.
- He wanted to correct the record as soon as possible.
- Madam Deputy Speaker, Judith Cummins, acknowledged the correction and confirmed it is now on the record.
Divisiveness
The transcript provided shows a point of order in a parliamentary session where a member, Lewis Cocking, corrects a previous omission regarding his financial interests. There is no disagreement or conflict displayed; it is purely a procedural correction. The exchange is straightforward and cooperative, with Madam Deputy Speaker acknowledging the point of order. Therefore, the session rates very low on disagreement, warranting a rating of 1.