HC Deb 03 December 1888 vol 331 c858

Motion made, and Question put, That the Proceedings on Supply, if under discussion at Twelve o'clock this night, he not interrupted, under the Standing Order Sittings of the House."—(Mr. William Henry Smith.)

The House divided:—Ayes 179; Noes 97: Majority 82.—(Div. List, No. 325.)

MR. CONYBEARE (Cornwall, Camborne)

rose to explain.

MR. SPEAKER

Does the hon. Member rise to a point of Order?

MR. CONYBEARE

said, that he did. He wished to explain why he had not obeyed the order to act as Teller. He had no intention of showing disrespect to the Chair; but the fact was he had no idea he would have been called upon. He naturally supposed that the Front Opposition Bench would appoint a Teller as usual.

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