Hove MP Ivor Caplin's job as a Government whip included an unusual responsibility in the House of Commons last night.
The Labour MP had to apprehend Home Secretary David Blunkett's dog and return her to her master.
Mr Blunkett's faithful guide dog, Lucy, stood up and moved to leave the chamber of the Commons 45-minutes into a statement on reforming the UK's sex laws.
Luckily, Mr Caplin was on hand to return Lucy to her usual spot by Mr Blunkett's feet, beneath the Despatch Box.
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