A Labour MP Graham Allen had stood up to make comments about a youth group being prevented from staging a debate in the Chamber.

But as the MP for Nottingham North tried to make his point he was rebutted by Sir Alan Haselhurst, the Deputy Speaker of the house, because while wearing a suit and shirt, he had no neck tie.

Sir Alan gave the MP a public telling off saying: "It is not appropriate to address the House without being properly attired." 

A parliamentary guide states members should wear jackets and ties ... normally though no-one would have noticed, most MPs sitting in the commons are usually asleep.