§ Motion made, and Question put, "That the Clause stand part of the Bill."
§ The DEPUTY-CHAIRMAN declared that the "Ayes" had it.
§ Mr. BennOn a point of order. When you put the Question, Mr. Hopkin Morris, I was on my feet, but you collected the voices.
§ Mr. HaleIn forthright voice which could be heard all over the Chamber my hon. Friend addressed you by name before you collected the voices, Mr. Hopkin Morris.
§ Mr. PagetWith great respect, Mr. Hopkin Morris, surely it is your duty in the Chair—— [Interruption]
§ Mr. PagetMay I ask your guidance, Mr. Hopkin Morris? Is it not the duty of the Chair, before putting a Question, to see whether any hon. Member wishes to address the Committee?
§ Mr. HaleMay I venture to suggest, with great respect, that there was no difficulty this time? You started to put the Question and——
§ Clause ordered to stand part of the Bill.
§ Schedule agreed to.
§ Bill reported, with Amendments; as amended, to be considered upon Monday next, and to be printed [Bill 125].