Mr Bercow

[AtW]

You seem to be in favour of circumscribing the power of the Speaker to select amendments. I think that might disrupt the parliamentary schedule somewhat.

Speaker should not have power to decide what is up for voting, maybe only order (based on say number of signatures).

[jamesbrown]

well done that is very "virtuous" of you.

Well done, that is very pro-expert of you.

[jamesbrown]

Speaker should not have power to decide what is up for voting, maybe only order (based on say number of signatures).

That's certainly a view. I assume you'd prefer a written constitution too.

I'd merely point out that curtailing the power of the Speaker is an ironic stance in light of this thread.

[AtW]

That's certainly a view. I assume you'd prefer a written constitution too.

Yep, especially 2nd amendment!

[BlasterBates]

Well done, that is very pro-expert of you.

The clerks advise on legality not on how "virtuous" it is.

[northernladuk]

I like Mr Bercow to be honest. I think it's something to do with me thinking he's a lucky fellow to have had a bit of Mrs Bercow rather than anything to do with his professional career though.

[AtW]

Would Mitch???

[jamesbrown]

The clerks advise on legality not on how "virtuous" it is.

Put down your spade. Clerks are not lawyers and do not advise on "legality" (else that is a very poor choice of word indeed).

[jamesbrown]

Yep, especially 2nd amendment!

Fair enough. At least you're consistent.

[Mordac]

I like Mr Bercow to be honest. I think it's something to do with me thinking he's a lucky fellow to have had a bit of Mrs Bercow rather than anything to do with his professional career though.

He's not the only one (by a long chalk)...