In a light-hearted moment during a parliamentary session, a Conservative member mistakenly sought an additional question during Prime Minister’s Questions, causing amusement among fellow MPs. The incident occurred when James Cartlidge, the Conservative Shadow Justice Secretary filling in for Kemi Badenoch, attempted to speak out after exhausting his allotted six questions. This led to some playful banter, with Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy teasing Cartlidge for his miscalculation.
Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle had to intervene to clarify the situation, confirming that Cartlidge had indeed used up his permitted questions. The session continued with a mix of confusion and humor, culminating in a reminder at the end that Cartlidge had been mistaken.
The light-hearted exchange followed a more serious discussion where Cartlidge pressed Lammy on the handling of asylum seekers in light of a recent incident involving the accidental release of a sex offender. Despite the tense back-and-forth, Lammy emphasized his role as Justice Secretary and addressed the concerns raised by Cartlidge.
Amid calls for accountability, Lammy acknowledged the need to address past shortcomings and expressed regret for any distress caused. He also highlighted the ongoing efforts to rectify issues within the justice system.
