75. Captain FABERasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether any steps were taken to ascertain the feelings of the lower deck at any of His Majesty's ports as regards serving against Ulster?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI am waiting for those charges to be formulated. As soon as they are, I will grant the earliest possible day in my power.
§ Mr. CHURCHILLNo, Sir.
§ Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKEHas the right hon. Gentleman received any so-called private telegrams from any officer?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI wonder the hon. Gentleman is not ashamed of himself.
§ Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKEIs the right hon. Gentleman entitled to make imputations of that kind? [HON. MEMBERS: "So-called telegrams!"]
§ Mr. SPEAKERThose who live in glass houses should not throw stones.
§ Lord HUGH CECILDo I understand you, Sir, to rule that if any hon. Member breaks the Rules of Order, any other Members may break the Rules of Order? If so, hon.—[Interruption.]
§ Mr. SPEAKERI never gave any suchruling.
§ Lord HUGH CECILMay I ask what your ruling means?
§ Mr. SPEAKERI think the House grasps the position.
§ Mr. HAROLD SMITHOn the point of Order. May I be permitted to ask whether the right hon. Gentleman is entitled to answer my hon. Friend in such a manner?
§ Mr. SPEAKERIt is not the way I should have answered the hon. Member.