| The House of Commons has been suspended during Prime Minister’s question time after what appeared to be purple powder was thrown at Tony Blair. Mr Blair was speaking at the Despatch Box during his weekly half-hour appearance in the chamber when what appeared to be something like a balloon filled with purple powder hit him on his back. Commons Speaker Michael Martin immediately interupted the proceedings, saying: "This House is now suspended." The incident comes just weeks after a £600,000 security screen was installed in the Commons. |