It is to catch the eye of the speaker of the house - they will then hopefully be chosen to ask the next question.
Chris MArs?
The king shut down Parliament three times during his reign. These closures were often controversial and led to significant political conflict, particularly between the monarchy and Parliament. The most notable instance was in 1640, which contributed to the tensions that sparked the English Civil War.
East Down - UK Parliament constituency - ended in 1922.
East Down - UK Parliament constituency - was created in 1885.
Mid Down - UK Parliament constituency - ended in 1922.
Mid Down - UK Parliament constituency - was created in 1918.
South Down - UK Parliament constituency - was created in 1950.
South Down - UK Parliament constituency - ended in 1922.
Down - Northern Ireland Parliament constituency - was created in 1921.
Down - Northern Ireland Parliament constituency - ended in 1929.
they stand, sit, lie down, and even stand upside down.
Mid Down - Northern Ireland Parliament constituency - was created in 1929.