The Vice-Chamberlain of the Household reported to the House, That His Majesty, having been attended with its Addresses, was pleased to receive the same very graciously and give the following Answer: I have received your Humble Address praying that I should appoint Sir Charles Walker KBE to the office of Ordinary Member of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority for a period of five years with effect from 1 January 2026. I will comply with your request.

The Vice-Chamberlain of the Household reported to the House, That His Majesty, having been attended with its Addresses, was pleased to receive the same very graciously and give the following Answer: I have received your Humble Address praying that I should appoint Sir Charles Walker KBE to the office of...

Resolved, that a humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that His Majesty will appoint Sir Charles Walker KBE to the office of ordinary member of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority for a period of five years with effect from 1 January 2026, and that a humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that His Majesty will appoint Mr Manbhinder Rana to the office of ordinary member of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority for a period of five years with effect from 11 January 2026.

Resolved, that a humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that His Majesty will appoint Sir Charles Walker KBE to the office of ordinary member of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority for a period of five years with effect from 1 January 2026, and that a humble Address be...

I start by expressing to the hon. Member for South Thanet (Craig Mackinlay) my huge admiration for his return here after his unimaginable and life-changing illness. As he joked, he broke all the rules and we were only too happy to reciprocate, with the whole House giving him a standing...

I start by expressing to the hon. Member for South Thanet (Craig Mackinlay) my huge admiration for his return here after his unimaginable and life-changing illness. As he joked, he broke all the rules and we were only too happy to reciprocate, with the whole House giving him a standing...

Madam Deputy Speaker, I start by sending you and all Members who are retiring from this place my good wishes and thanks for your service and friendship. I consider many of the hon. and right hon.

Members mentioned by the hon. Member for Manchester Central (Lucy Powell) to be hairdresser...

Madam Deputy Speaker, I start by sending you and all Members who are retiring from this place my good wishes and thanks for your service and friendship. I consider many of the hon. and right hon.

Members mentioned by the hon. Member for Manchester Central (Lucy Powell) to be hairdresser...

The Speaker has certified, under the terms of Standing Order No. 39A (Voting by proxy), as amended by the temporary Orders of 23 September 2020 (Proxy voting during the pandemic) and 3 November 2020 (Proxy voting during the pandemic (No. 2)) and extended by the Order of 22 October 2020, that Sir Graham Brady is eligible to have a proxy vote cast on his behalf by Sir Charles Walker, starting on 18 December 2020 and ending on Tuesday 30 March 2021, unless the arrangement is ended or the House otherwise orders.

The Speaker has certified, under the terms of Standing Order No. 39A (Voting by proxy), as amended by the temporary Orders of 23 September 2020 (Proxy voting during the pandemic) and 3 November 2020 (Proxy voting during the pandemic (No. 2)) and extended by the Order of 22 October 2020,...

The Speaker has certified, under the terms of the temporary Standing Order on voting by proxy for parental absence and the Resolution of the House of 28 January, that Mark Pritchard has given notice that he wishes to amend his proxy voting arrangement on 12 February only. His nominated proxy on this day will be Stuart Andrew. On the other relevant dates it will remain Sir Charles Walker.

The Speaker has certified, under the terms of the temporary Standing Order on voting by proxy for parental absence and the Resolution of the House of 28 January, that Mark Pritchard has given notice that he wishes to amend his proxy voting arrangement on 12 February only. His nominated proxy...

The Speaker has confirmed the eligibility of the following Member to have a proxy vote cast on their behalf in the present Parliament, under the terms of the temporary Standing Order on voting by proxy for parental absence and the Resolution of the House of 28 January 2019: Mark Pritchard, certificate dated 24 October 2019, eligibility to commence 3 February 2020 and expire 16 February 2020. The nominated proxy is Sir Charles Walker.

The Speaker has confirmed the eligibility of the following Member to have a proxy vote cast on their behalf in the present Parliament, under the terms of the temporary Standing Order on voting by proxy for parental absence and the Resolution of the House of 28 January 2019: Mark Pritchard,...

The Speaker has certified, under the terms of the temporary Standing Order on voting by proxy for parental absence and the Resolution of the House of 28 January, that Mark Pritchard is eligible to have a proxy vote cast on his behalf, starting from 3 February 2020 and finishing on 16 February 2020. The nominated proxy is Sir Charles Walker.

The Speaker has certified, under the terms of the temporary Standing Order on voting by proxy for parental absence and the Resolution of the House of 28 January, that Mark Pritchard is eligible to have a proxy vote cast on his behalf, starting from 3 February 2020 and finishing on...

The Speaker has certified, under the terms of the temporary Standing Order on voting by proxy for parental absence and the Resolution of the House of 28 January, that Mark Pritchard is eligible to have a proxy vote cast on his behalf, starting from 14 October 2019 and finishing on 20 October 2019. The nominated proxy is Sir Charles Walker.

The Speaker has certified, under the terms of the temporary Standing Order on voting by proxy for parental absence and the Resolution of the House of 28 January, that Mark Pritchard is eligible to have a proxy vote cast on his behalf, starting from 14 October 2019 and finishing on...

The Speaker has certified, under the terms of the temporary Standing Order on voting by proxy for parental absence and the Resolution of the House of 28 January, that Mark Pritchard is eligible to have a proxy vote cast on his behalf, starting on Monday 2 September 2019 and finishing on Friday 13 September 2019. The nominated proxy is Mr Charles Walker.

The Speaker has certified, under the terms of the temporary Standing Order on voting by proxy for parental absence and the Resolution of the House of 28 January, that Mark Pritchard is eligible to have a proxy vote cast on his behalf, starting on Monday 2 September 2019 and finishing...

I thank the hon. Member for Somerton and Frome (Mr. Heath) for putting me out of my misery. I have had a long and nervous wait on these Benches and I shall try not to bore the House to tears over the next 10 or 12 minutes, but it will...

I thank the hon. Member for Somerton and Frome (Mr. Heath) for putting me out of my misery. I have had a long and nervous wait on these Benches and I shall try not to bore the House to tears over the next 10 or 12 minutes, but it will...