§ Mr. Barry Sheerman (Huddersfield)On a point of order, Madam Speaker. Given the great interest in today's three debates, and given the special circumstances, which the House will understand, is it possible to place a time limit on speeches today?
§ Madam SpeakerI am not in a position to put a time limit on speeches today. The timetable for today's debate is in the hands of the House.
§ Mr. Jim Cousins (Newcastle upon Tyne, Central)On a different point of order, Madam Speaker. Overnight, we have heard the worrying news of many redundancies at Devonport dockyard. Have you been given any indication of a statement on that disturbing news, which has some bearing on our first debate?
§ Madam SpeakerNo, I have not been informed by any Department that a Minister is seeking to make a statement today.