A morning run and into the Commons. My bicycle proving very handy in that traffic was heavy and I could slip past it all with ease. My very large and loud bell proving even handier as pedestrians repeatedly tried to walk in front of me! The Queen's Speech continued and I had put in to speak. I was in my seat at 1130 and listening to the opening speeches from both sides of the House. The new Home Secretary, my friend and colleague Priti Patel, kicked off proceedings with a good speech, reinforcing our commitment to employ another 20,000 police officers and to ensure that criminals are locked up for an appropriate amount of time. I raised with her my continuing concerns for prison officers who are assaulted and then see their attackers treated far too leniently. New laws have been brought in to ensure assaults are dealt with more severely, but in too many cases they are not. Ms Patel agreed with me. I then sat for some hours waiting to be called. The time limit on speeches was still seven minutes when my name was called out. I gave my speech, which you can read on the website. There is never enough time to say all that you want to, but seven minutes was better than none. I then waited for the customary two speeches, before heading back to my office. At 1830, I returned to the Chamber to attend the end of today's debate which, again, is customary. Gavin Williamson, the new Education Secretary, had the honour of summing up for the Government. Managing to get to dinner with my son at the end of another long day.