§ Rear-Admiral Sir Murray SueterAt the time of Private Business to-day, when the Great Western Railway Bill was called, many Members called out "Object," both here and in other quarters of the House. May I ask you, Mr. Speaker, whether that Bill went through?
§ Mr. PerkinsI was one of those Members who shouted "Object" as loudly as I could. May I ask whether it is in order for the Clerk at the Table to push a Bill of this nature through against the obvious wish of the House?
§ Mr. SpeakerI cannot allow the hon. Member to cast a reflection on the Clerks 2077 at the Table. As regards the point raised by the hon. and gallant Member for Hertford (Sir M. Sueter), I heard some objections raised before the Title of the Bill was read out, but after it had been read out at the Table I heard no objection, and I concluded that those objections had been withdrawn.
§ Lord ApsleyI was one of those Members who objected. I heard objections coming prematurely from the other side of the House, and I did not myself object then, but when the Clerk at the Table read out the Title of the Bill I did call out "Object" quite loudly, and I heard other Members on this side object, too.
§ Mr. LyonsI desire to associate myself with what my Noble Friend has just said. The objection was put beforehand and also at the proper time.
§ Mr. SpeakerWe cannot go back on what we have already done. If it is desired to raise any further objection, it can be done on the Third Reading.