HC Deb 26 July 1939 vol 350 cc1472-3
Commander Locker-Lampson

On a point of Order. I have a question on the Order Paper, Question 96, which has not been reached. May I ask whether by postponing it now I can have it answered to-morrow in the time available for questions? It concerns the servants of this House, and we are anxious to help them in any emergency.

Mr. Speaker

The hon. and gallant Member will, no doubt, receive a written reply.

Mr. Harvey

Is there any opportunity, Mr. Speaker, by which Members of the House generally, who are deeply concerned in this matter, may express their views, if the question is not answered orally?

Mr. Macquisten

Is it not the case that when questions are not answered they may be withdrawn and put down for another day? I have done it scores of times.

Commander Locker-Lampson

May I ask the Prime Minister whether he will give us an opportunity of discussing this question of the servants of this House and their conditions? The servants are our friends. Am I not entitled to ask the Prime Minister that question?

Mr. Speaker

Not now.