HC Deb 02 June 1960 vol 624 cc1614-5

The following Question stood upon the Order Paper:

17. Mr. HECTOR HUGHES

To ask Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is aware that unemployment in Scotland has risen during the past few weeks with consequent urgency in the need to attract new industries; and what special financial facilities he therefore plans to rectify these industrial and employment disabilities.

Sir T. Moore

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. Is it right that a Question should remain on the Order Paper unasked, when it is demonstrably untrue?

Mr. Speaker

If an hon. Member puts down a Question, he takes responsibility for the fact.

Sir T. Moore

Then the hon. and learned Member for Aberdeen, North (Mr. Hector Hughes) should be here to ask it.

Mr. Speaker

That is not for me.