Ruling before business questions that "I want to make it clear that I do not intend to allow this question and answer session to be used for a discussion of yesterday's security incident. The serious questions arising from that incident will be discussed by the Joint Committee on security and the House of Commons Commission when the House returns. Any Member who wishes to contribute to that discussion is welcome to speak to the Chairman of the Joint Committee, the Government deputy Chief Whip, or to write to me, but I do not want questions of security to be discussed publicly on the Floor of the House today, and certainly not on an occasion when we are supposed to be concerned with the House's future business" following intrusion in the Chamber on the previous day by demonstrators against the Hunting Bill.

Ruling before business questions that "I want to make it clear that I do not intend to allow this question and answer session to be used for a discussion of yesterday's security incident. The serious questions arising from that incident will be discussed by the Joint Committee on security and...

Statement on the intrusion into the House of Commons Chamber by demonstrators against the Hunting Bill.

Statement on the intrusion into the House of Commons Chamber by demonstrators against the Hunting Bill.

Ruling that " I am gravely concerned about the situation, as indeed the whole House is. Immediately I received word that the incident had happened, I instructed the Serjeant at Arms to bring extra security into the House. Unfortunately, the Public Gallery has had to be cleared. What I intend to do is this: immediately after leaving the Chair, which will be at about quarter-past 6, I will have a meeting with Sir Michael Cummins, our Serjeant at Arms, and I will report back to the House as soon as I possibly can" in response to further points of order relating to intrusion into Chamber by demonstrators against the Hunting Bill.

Ruling that " I am gravely concerned about the situation, as indeed the whole House is. Immediately I received word that the incident had happened, I instructed the Serjeant at Arms to bring extra security into the House. Unfortunately, the Public Gallery has had to be cleared. What I intend...

Ruling that "I think I heard what the hon Gentleman said. Perhaps he would like to withdraw the word that he just used about the Prime Minister". To Gregory Barker MP who used the word 'cowardice' in response to Henry Bellingham MP's criticism that the Prime Minister had absented himself from the Divisions that this was "cowardice and double-speak".

Ruling that "I think I heard what the hon Gentleman said. Perhaps he would like to withdraw the word that he just used about the Prime Minister". To Gregory Barker MP who used the word 'cowardice' in response to Henry Bellingham MP's criticism that the Prime Minister had absented himself...

Ruling that "the hon Gentleman should withdraw the word 'hypocrisy'." to Hugo Swire MP who, during a point of order, described the debate on the Hunting Bill as 'hypocrisy, cant and prejudice'.

Ruling that "the hon Gentleman should withdraw the word 'hypocrisy'." to Hugo Swire MP who, during a point of order, described the debate on the Hunting Bill as 'hypocrisy, cant and prejudice'.

Announcement of imposition of eight minutes limit on Back-Bench speeches throughout second reading debate on the Hunting Bill.

Announcement of imposition of eight minutes limit on Back-Bench speeches throughout second reading debate on the Hunting Bill.

Ruling that "I shall therefore invite my officers who are responsible to ask for a health and safety report on the situation around the Palace" in response to point of order from Mr McLoughlin about dangers of continuing building works during the September sitting.

Ruling that "I shall therefore invite my officers who are responsible to ask for a health and safety report on the situation around the Palace" in response to point of order from Mr McLoughlin about dangers of continuing building works during the September sitting.

Ruling that "hurling imprecations across the Chamber is not a good idea at the best of times, and that one should be withdrawn." In response to Dr Gibson calling a Member a "sourpuss".

Ruling that "hurling imprecations across the Chamber is not a good idea at the best of times, and that one should be withdrawn." In response to Dr Gibson calling a Member a "sourpuss".

Ruling that "the whole House will know that Mr Speaker strongly deprecates the release of such information to the press before it is put before the House and hon. Members. The hon. Gentleman's point has made that very clear and it is now on the record." In response to James Gray MP point of order relating to the media being informed prior to the House that the implementation of the hunting ban would be delayed for two years.

Ruling that "the whole House will know that Mr Speaker strongly deprecates the release of such information to the press before it is put before the House and hon. Members. The hon. Gentleman's point has made that very clear and it is now on the record." In response to James...

Announcement of imposition of fifteen minutes limit on Back-Bench speeches throughout Opposition Day debate on pensions policy.

Announcement of imposition of fifteen minutes limit on Back-Bench speeches throughout Opposition Day debate on pensions policy.

Announcement that privilege is involved in Lords amendment No 10 to the Fire and Rescue Services Bill be considered today, and that the appropriate entry will be made in the Journal if agreed to.

Announcement that privilege is involved in Lords amendment No 10 to the Fire and Rescue Services Bill be considered today, and that the appropriate entry will be made in the Journal if agreed to.

Announcement that privilege is involved in Lords amendment No 28H to the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants etc) Bill be considered today, and that the appropriate entry will be made in the Journal if agreed to.

Announcement that privilege is involved in Lords amendment No 28H to the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants etc) Bill be considered today, and that the appropriate entry will be made in the Journal if agreed to.

Statement on letter from Serjeant at Arms, Sir Michael Cummins, announcing his retirement on 31 December 2004, and announcement of his successor, Major General Anthony Peter Grant Peterkin.

Statement on letter from Serjeant at Arms, Sir Michael Cummins, announcing his retirement on 31 December 2004, and announcement of his successor, Major General Anthony Peter Grant Peterkin.

Ruling that "That is the second time, I think, that the hon Gentleman has used that word. He should be very careful with the words he uses. We have strict conventions in the House" to Mr Baron who used the words 'misled by the Prime Minister'.

Ruling that "That is the second time, I think, that the hon Gentleman has used that word. He should be very careful with the words he uses. We have strict conventions in the House" to Mr Baron who used the words 'misled by the Prime Minister'.

Announcement of imposition of eight minutes limit on Back-Bench speeches throughout debate on a motion for the adjournment on Iraq.

Announcement of imposition of eight minutes limit on Back-Bench speeches throughout debate on a motion for the adjournment on Iraq.

Ruling that "I did in fact hear what was said by the Leader of the House. As I understand it, the epithet was attached to the word "opportunism" as opposed to being directly attached to a person. There is a fine distinction to be made between those two things: if an Hon Member is attacked directly with a derogatory word, we deprecate that. This applies to Front Benchers and to all Members of the House: we are enjoined to use moderate language at all times. I do not believe that it lifts our standing in the eyes of the electorate when language is used that, on reflection, is agreed not to be the most suitable for the occasion." in response to point of order from Mr Alistair Burt about the use of the word 'shifty'.

Ruling that "I did in fact hear what was said by the Leader of the House. As I understand it, the epithet was attached to the word "opportunism" as opposed to being directly attached to a person. There is a fine distinction to be made between those two things: if...

Statement on a letter from the Librarian, Priscilla Baines, announcing firstly her retirement on 31 December 2004 and secondly the appointment of her successor, John Pullinger.

Statement on a letter from the Librarian, Priscilla Baines, announcing firstly her retirement on 31 December 2004 and secondly the appointment of her successor, John Pullinger.

Announcement that privilege is involved in Lords amendments Nos 28, 28 and 29 to the Traffic Management Bill be considered today, and that the appropriate entry will be made in the Journal if agreed to.

Announcement that privilege is involved in Lords amendments Nos 28, 28 and 29 to the Traffic Management Bill be considered today, and that the appropriate entry will be made in the Journal if agreed to.

Westminster Hall sittings ruling to Members prior to debate on deaths in the construction industry that "although the first debate is on deaths in the construction industry, they must not refer to any case that is still before the courts or unresolved and that is therefore sub judice".

Westminster Hall sittings ruling to Members prior to debate on deaths in the construction industry that "although the first debate is on deaths in the construction industry, they must not refer to any case that is still before the courts or unresolved and that is therefore sub judice".

Statement announcing Prime Ministers statement on publication of Lord Butlers review of intelligence on Iraqs weapons of mass destruction.

Statement announcing Prime Ministers statement on publication of Lord Butlers review of intelligence on Iraqs weapons of mass destruction.