§ Motion made, and Question proposed, "That this House do now adjourn."—[Captain Margesson.]
§ 11.13 p.m.
§ Mr. BUCHANANMr. Speaker, I wish to raise a point with regard to the question which followed upon the Division. The hon. Member for Bridgeton (Mr. Maxton) and I sincerely objected to the carrying of that Question and we distinctly shouted "No." I wish to ask you, Sir, what is the position when two hon. Members distinctly and clearly object in such circumstances? Are they, by your Ruling, not to be allowed the privilege of voicing their objection? We thought we had made it clear, that as far as we were concerned, we objected.
§ Mr. SPEAKERIf I thought that the hon. Member seriously objected, I should no doubt have taken notice of his objection.
§ Mr. BUCHANANYou can take it that we were extremely serious and that we felt that the King's Speech should be divided against. We were not against a portion of it. We think the King's Speech was bad, but we knew you would not give us a Division. Of that we were clear.
§ Mr. SPEAKERI have no doubt from the hon. Member's remarks that he has now made it clear that he did object to it.
§ Adjourned accordingly at a Quarter after Eleven o'Clock.