HC Deb 09 September 1886 vol 308 cc1755-6
MR. PICKERSGILL (Bethnal Green, S.W.)

rose to move— That the scale fixed by the Local Government Board for the cost of the rations of the officers of the Metropolitan Unions, repayable out of the common fund, is grossly inadequate, not in accordance with the intention of the Legislature, and unfair to the poorer districts; and that this House is of opinion that the immediate revision of the scale is a matter of pressing urgency; when—

MR. SPEAKER

I must point out to the hon. Member that he has introduced a Bill, which is now standing on the Paper for a second reading, which contains a distinct reference to the subject-matter of the present Motion; and, as that Bill is to be brought on upon a future day, the hon. Member would not be in Order in moving his Resolution now, as he would be anticipating the discussion upon the Bill.

MR. PICKERSGILL

May I point out that the Bill which I propose to bring forward is intended to bringabout an alteration in the law, while the grievance complained of in the Resolution is that the Local Government Board do not carry out the existing law. I only wish to insist upon one of the most ancient principles of the Constitution—that the consideration of grievances should precede Supply.

MR. SPEAKER

It is not a question of grievance preceding Supply; but it is a question of the hon. Member infringing an Order of the House.

MR. PICKERSGILL

May I ask you, Sir, if I should be in Order in making some remarks on the special subject I have referred to?

MR. SPEAKER

The hon. Member would not be in Order in anticipating the discussion upon his Bill.