HC Deb 05 October 1938 vol 339 cc334-5
Mr. Benn

Mr. Speaker, will you allow me now to put a question if I submit it through you, if the Prime Minister is prepared to answer it? I submitted a Private Notice question to you, Sir.

Mr. Speaker

The question seemed to be a matter better dealt with in debate, and it was certainly submitted to me too late.

Mr. Benn

Do I understand that the question is ruled out on account of its character, or because it came late in the morning?

Mr. Speaker

It was ruled out because of its character and because it came too late.

Mr. Benn

Then, Mr. Speaker, may I submit to you considerations to show that it might be considered a proper question?

Mr. Speaker

That would be a very dangerous precedent.