HC Deb 01 February 1954 vol 523 c38

The following Question stood upon the Order Paper:

59. MR. BRAINE

To ask the Minister of Agriculture if he is satisfied with the progress made in repairing and strengthening the sea defences breached or weakened in the East Coast flood disaster a year ago; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Braine

As today is the first anniversary of the East Coast flood disaster, Mr. Speaker, would you consider asking the Joint Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture, whom I see in his place, to answer Question No. 59 in view of the special circumstances?

Mr. Speaker

I have frequently ruled on that matter. I can only give such permission if it is asked before the commencement of business. I have received no such notice in this case.

BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE

Proceedings on Government business exempted, at this day's Sitting, from the provisions of Standing Order No. 1 (Sittings of the House).—[The Prime Minister.]