HC Deb 14 March 1928 vol 214 cc1905-6
30 and 31. Mr. T. WILLIAMS

asked the Minister of Labour (1) how many persons applied for extended benefit at

Mr. MAXTON

Will the right hon. Gentleman—

HON. MEMBERS

Order!

Mr. SPEAKER

Other hon. Members must have an opportunity to ask questions. There have been 20 supplementary questions on the last few questions.

Mr. MAXTON

On a point of Order. I put it to you, Mr. Speaker, that the suggestion that I take an undue share of the Question Time of this House is not founded in fact. This is the first time that I have risen with a supplementary question on this particular question, and I suggest to you that I am not overstepping my rights as a private Member.

Mr. SPEAKER

I was not referring to the hon. Member in particular, but to the series of supplementary questions which have been addressed to the Minister. I must have regard to the questions as a whole.