HC Deb 09 May 1883 vol 279 cc320-1
SIR WILFRID LAWSON

Mr. Speaker, I wish to put a Question to you on a point of Order. I observe on the Paper to-day that the Surrey (Trial of Causes) Bill is down for a second reading as the second Order of the Day. The Bill was introduced by the hon. and learned Member for Bridport (Mr. Warton); but I also see on the Paper today a Notice in the name of that hon. and learned Gentleman of his intention to move, "That the Bill be read a second time upon this day six months." What I wish to ask you, Sir, is, whether an hon. Member can possibly be in Order in moving that a Bill be now read a second time, and in then moving an Amendment, "That the Bill be read a second time upon this day six months?"

MR. SPEAKER

It is quite clear that the hon. and learned Member would not be in Order in making both Motions.

MR. MONK

When the hon. and learned Member moves the second reading of the Bill I will move that the Order be discharged, on the ground that the hon. and learned Member has now, for two consecutive Sessions, neglected to have the Bill printed in compliance with the Order of the House. The hon. and learned Member obtained a second reading for it last year; but the Bill has never been printed, and, consequently, cannot be in the hands of hon. Members.

MR. WARTON

Mr. Speaker, I bog to give Notice that, on an early day, I shall move, as a new Standing Order—

"That, on Wednesday, if the House be not made at half-past 12 o'clock, it be adjourned."