§ Sir J. REMNANTMay I ask, Mr. Speaker, if some arrangement could be made on the last day of the Session for there to be some small extension of time in respect to ordinary questions on the Order Paper, so that they may be cleared off? I have had two special questions on the Paper for five days, three of which were allotted days. The matter to which the questions related has to be settled before 1st January, and I wanted to bring the matter before the House. I have now no opportunity, unless questions be cleaved off on this the last day of the Session.
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe time for questions is governed by Standing Order, and I have no power to extend it. I notice, however, that to-day we have gone 3157 through 102 questions, owing, if I may say so, to the good understanding and restraint of hon. Members. In respect of the order in which questions are put, that is a matter arranged by the Government, and docs not come within my control.
§ Sir J. REMNANTAnd, following that arrangement, I have tried to get these questions answered and, so far, have not been successful.
§ Mr. SPEAKERIf the hon. Gentleman would refrain from putting supplementary questions, perhaps we might get the main questions answered.
§ Sir J. REMNANTI was not aware that I had asked any supplementary questions at all to-day.
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe hon. Gentleman has shown a good example.