HC Deb 27 April 1944 vol 399 c937
Captain Plugge

On a point of Order, Mr. Speaker. The Government is about to grant a concession for a high powered broadcasting station to an Allied—

Mr. Speaker

The hon. and gallant Gentleman submitted a Private Notice Question to me on that subject and I refused it. He cannot raise it on a point of Order now.

Captain Plugge

Further to that point of Order. It is not my intention in any way to question your Ruling, Sir. This station is due to operate on Sunday. I was going to ask if you could give some indication to me and to hon. Members as to when it is inadvisable for hon. Members to trouble you with a Private Notice Question.

Mr. Speaker

It is within my discretion to decide whether there is urgency or not. This was not a matter of urgency. The hon. and gallant Gentleman can put his question down for next week in the usual manner.