§ Mr. SpeakerI have a short statement to make to the House about a breach of order that occurred yesterday. There was a good deal of noise and disturbance during Question Time and I did not myself hear what was said at the time. I am, however, clear, after studying Hansard, that an unparliamentary word was used.
To resolve doubts about the future, I wish to make it plain that it will always be my intention to uphold the rules of order in the House and I take this opportunity, before the opening of an important debate, to make that clear.