HC Deb 30 November 1998 vol 321 cc646-7

Ordered, That Mr. Nick Gibb be discharged from the Treasury Committee and Mr. David Ruffley be added to the Committee.— [Charlotte Atkins, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.]

Madam Speaker

When I responded to a point of order today from the right hon. Member for Chesterfield (Mr. Benn), I was not aware that he was elected to this House 48 years ago today. I congratulate him. He and I have not always seen eye to eye, but it has been a privilege for me to serve in the House with him. I understand that his wife is not well, and I hope that he and his entire family flourish.