HC Deb 12 November 1951 vol 493 cc637-8

The following Question stood upon the Order Paper:

28. Miss IRENE WARD,

—To ask the Minister of Transport whether he will, pending a statement of policy, cancel the takeover of the property of private road hauliers.

Mr. Adams

On a point of order. May I ask whether No. 28 was withdrawn because the Minister has not yet had an opportunity of consulting with his coordinator?

Mr. Speaker

That is not a point of order. I was merely informed that it was withdrawn.

Miss Ward

May I say, Sir, that it is my business and not that of the hon. Gentleman the Member for Wandsworth, Central (Mr. Adams)?

Mr. Lewis

Can I inform the Minister —[HON. MEMBERS: "No."] Can I inform the Minister—[HON. MEMBERS: "No."] Is the Minister aware—[Interruption.]

Mr. Speaker

I think the hon. Member has now couched his Question in interrogatory fashion and should be permitted to proceed.

Mr. Lewis

Is the Minister aware that I intend to put a Question down on this subject and that I do not intend to withdraw it? Shall I get a reply?