§ MR. CULLINAN (Tipperary, S.)Mr. Speaker, I want to draw your attention to the fact that I was one of those who took part in the division last evening, but my name is not included, although I rose in my place.
§ *MR. SPEAKERThe hon. Member's name will be added. It was not, however, division, as the hon. Member describes it.
§ MR. WHITLEY (Halifax)Arising out of what took place yesterday, may I ask you, Sir, what is the definition of a Member rising in his place?
§ *MR. SPEAKERThe hon. Member is evidently referring to what took place before the Chairman of Committees. What occurred in Committee is for the decision of the Chairman.
§ MR. WHITLEYThat incident is now passed, and I am asking your ruling really for the future. The Rule says that Members shall rise in their places, but a number of Members happened to be in the House, though not in their accustomed places; they were standing but their names do not appear.
§ *MR. SPEAKERI have no doubt; everything was done in order, but I cannot interfere in the matter because obviously it is in the nature of an appeal from the Chairman. If a case arises when I am in the Chair I shall be prepared to give my opinion.