📜 Points of Order

Commons Chamber

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Esther McVey demanded the reinstatement of removed MHRA meeting minutes, questioning the transparency of public bodies. Kirsty Blackman paid tribute to the late football legend Denis Law, highlighting his contributions to sport and charity. Robin Swann criticized the Northern Ireland Secretary for not deploying the Stormont brake and avoiding parliamentary scrutiny by announcing it to the media instead. Each MP sought guidance from the Deputy Speaker on how to address these issues effectively.

Summary

  • Esther McVey (Conservative) raised a concern that the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) removed minutes from their website following a debate she led on the topic. She questioned whether public bodies should remove information in response to parliamentary debates and requested guidance on how to ensure the minutes are reinstated.

  • Kirsty Blackman (SNP) paid tribute to Denis Law, a legendary Scottish footballer who passed away. She highlighted his achievements, including winning the Ballon d’Or and scoring in Scotland’s victory over England in 1967. She also mentioned his charitable work through the Denis Law Legacy Trust and asked the House to join her in sending condolences to his family and friends.

  • Robin Swann expressed concern over the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland’s decision not to deploy the Stormont brake, despite support from Unionist members in the Northern Ireland Assembly. He criticized the Secretary for not making a statement to the House and instead releasing it to the media, and sought advice on how to prompt the Secretary to make a statement where he can be questioned directly.

Divisiveness

This session displays some indications of disagreement but lacks significant heated debate or confrontation between the members. The points of order raised mostly deal with concerns or issues members wish to highlight or clarify rather than representing significant disagreement or conflict between opposing views. Significant discourse is limited, and mutual respect is evident throughout.