HC Deb 18 June 1925 vol 185 c804
Mr. SPEAKER

Mr. Baker.

Colonel GRETTON

On a point of Order. May I call your attention, Sir, to the fact that the next two questions appear to deal only with individual cases and raise no question of principle. Is it not contrary to the custom of the House to ask such questions orally?

Mr. SPEAKER

I have frequently stated that there is no absolute rule on the matter, but it is desirable, as far as possible, that individual cases should be put as un starred questions.

Mr. MACLEAN

Where an individual case has been before a Minister and has been turned, down, and there seems to be a grievance in the turning down of the case, is it not clear that the question, should be raised in order to get justice to the citizen outside?

Mr. SPEAKER

I am not attempting to sit in judgment on the matter. I am only asking that, where possible, unstarred questions should be asked about individual cases.