HC Deb 04 April 1928 vol 215 cc1968-9
Mr. THURTLE

I desire to raise a point of Order. In the course of yesterday's sitting, Mr. Speaker, you ruled out of Order as unparliamentary and invited me to withdraw the words "Pecksniffian cant." As I may upon some subsequent occasion desire to use either or both those words, I shall be glad if, for my guidance, you will explain to me the nature of your objection; whether your objection is to the adjective "Pecksniffian" or to the word "cant."

Mr. SPEAKER

I am not prepared to discuss my Ruling. If the hon. Member seeks information for his guidance I May say that I should take objection both to the one and the other, individually or combined.

Mr. THURTLE

May I be permitted, as a Member of this House who believes in the right of Members to use ordinary vigorous English, to record my protest against your Ruling?

Mr. SPEAKER

That will not affect my decision.