Statement on the matter of alleged improper pressure brought to bear on select committee on members interests in 1994. Speaker satisfied that matter should have precedence accorded to matters of privilege and Mr Miller is entitled to table motion for consideration by House.

Statement on the matter of alleged improper pressure brought to bear on select committee on members interests in 1994. Speaker satisfied that matter should have precedence accorded to matters of privilege and Mr Miller is entitled to table motion for consideration by House.

Statement on Committee on Standards and Privileges inquiry into conduct of members.

Statement on Committee on Standards and Privileges inquiry into conduct of members.

Statement that Ministers can made statements to the House whenever they wish, and that the Speaker does not have the power to cut short a statement if she believes it does not deal with the subject in question. In response to point of order by Tam Dalyell on the President...

Statement that Ministers can made statements to the House whenever they wish, and that the Speaker does not have the power to cut short a statement if she believes it does not deal with the subject in question. In response to point of order by Tam Dalyell on the President...

Statement announcing change to order of business.

Statement announcing change to order of business.

Statement that Members who neither represent Scottish constituencies nor are Ministers of the Crown may not attend Scottish Grand Committee meetings. In response to point of order by John Maxton on the Secretary of State for Scotland's challenge to the Leader of the Opposition to attend a Scottish Grand Committee...

Statement that Members who neither represent Scottish constituencies nor are Ministers of the Crown may not attend Scottish Grand Committee meetings. In response to point of order by John Maxton on the Secretary of State for Scotland's challenge to the Leader of the Opposition to attend a Scottish Grand Committee...

Statement deprecating personal attacks in early day motions and appealing that Members should make sure they have the correct information when they go into print. In response to point of order by Michael Connarty on the incorrect naming of himself in an EDM by Jacques Arnold.

Statement deprecating personal attacks in early day motions and appealing that Members should make sure they have the correct information when they go into print. In response to point of order by Michael Connarty on the incorrect naming of himself in an EDM by Jacques Arnold.

Statement that the Speaker can only waive a sub judice resolution in respect of some specific proceeding - a debate motion or Question, and not in the abstract. In response to point of order by Ann Clwyd on the sub judice resolution on the report on child abuse in Wales.

Statement that the Speaker can only waive a sub judice resolution in respect of some specific proceeding - a debate motion or Question, and not in the abstract. In response to point of order by Ann Clwyd on the sub judice resolution on the report on child abuse in Wales.

Statement on procedure for Prevention of Terrorism (Additional Powers) Bill.

Statement on procedure for Prevention of Terrorism (Additional Powers) Bill.

Finance Bill. Ways and Means resolution (formal). Report stage first day. New clauses 3,5-9,11-12,15-17 debated and agreed to, new clause 15 on division (291 to 241). New clauses 1 debated and negatived on division (226 to 294). New clauses 2 and 14 debated and withdrawn. Other amendments considered.

Finance Bill. Ways and Means resolution (formal). Report stage first day. New clauses 3,5-9,11-12,15-17 debated and agreed to, new clause 15 on division (291 to 241). New clauses 1 debated and negatived on division (226 to 294). New clauses 2 and 14 debated and withdrawn. Other amendments considered.

Finance Bill. New clause 15 (for report stage). Incidental benefits for the Speaker, for holders of Ministerial office and for opposition leaders and whips. Considered 27 March 1996. Agreed to on division (291 to 241).

Finance Bill. New clause 15 (for report stage). Incidental benefits for the Speaker, for holders of Ministerial office and for opposition leaders and whips. Considered 27 March 1996. Agreed to on division (291 to 241).

Statement that there was no intention to embargo a document placed in the Library. In response to Point of order by Alan Williams on the embargoing of a document.

Statement that there was no intention to embargo a document placed in the Library. In response to Point of order by Alan Williams on the embargoing of a document.

Statement that it is preferable for Opposition and minority spokesmen to have access to the text of reports in advance. In response to point of order by Ann Taylor on access to the report on the arms to Iraq inquiry by the Opposition and other Members of the House.

Statement that it is preferable for Opposition and minority spokesmen to have access to the text of reports in advance. In response to point of order by Ann Taylor on access to the report on the arms to Iraq inquiry by the Opposition and other Members of the House.

Statement explaining that Wednesday Adjournment debates embrace different topics but are technically one debate therefore Members wishing to speak twice should seek leave of the House.

Statement explaining that Wednesday Adjournment debates embrace different topics but are technically one debate therefore Members wishing to speak twice should seek leave of the House.

Statement that under the new Standing Order No 10, 7 February, 24 April and 26 June have been allocated to Select Committee reports chosen by the Liaison Committee for the 1995/96 session.

Statement that under the new Standing Order No 10, 7 February, 24 April and 26 June have been allocated to Select Committee reports chosen by the Liaison Committee for the 1995/96 session.

Statement that the issue of the transfer of questions tabled to the Deputy Prime Minister and how Ministers interpret their responsibilities are not within the Speakers role.

Statement that the issue of the transfer of questions tabled to the Deputy Prime Minister and how Ministers interpret their responsibilities are not within the Speakers role.

SI 1995/2984 (Not laid). Coming into force 1 January 1996.

SI 1995/2984 (Not laid). Coming into force 1 January 1996.

Statement renewing appeal for cooperation from Members regarding length of ministerial replies and supplementaries during Question Time.

Statement renewing appeal for cooperation from Members regarding length of ministerial replies and supplementaries during Question Time.