It can be quite intimidating for a newbie, Parliament. The air is thick with protocol, and written and unwritten rules. The potential for messing up is gloriously huge.On Wednesday, I did my first Westminster Hall debate (on Local Education Partnerships, (LEPs) based on the issues I'd seen with them in relation to academies and Elmlea School.)
Hansard records mess-ups beautifully - and I thought you might like to see Hansard's version of one of mine...!
21 July 2010 : Column 140WH
Local Education Partnerships
4.44 pm
Charlotte Leslie (Bristol North West) (Con): Thank you, Mr Speaker. This is my first Westminster Hall debate, so if I mess up the protocol-
Mr James Gray (in the Chair): You addressed me as Mr Speaker, which is flattering, but incorrect. I am not yet the Speaker. Mr Gray is perfectly sufficient.
Charlotte Leslie: Thank you, Mr Gray. That was my first mess-up.
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