HC Deb 27 February 1964 vol 690 cc770-2

Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. MacArthur.]

10.27 p.m.

Mr. William Yates (The Wrekin)

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. Having regard to the Division which has just taken place on a matter of confidence concerning the Government, you will recall that the Leader of the Opposition, in July last year, asked whether the Government had a statement to make, and, in view of the vote tonight—

Mr. Speaker

I do not observe a point of order in what the hon. Gentleman says, and this time is sacrosanct to the hon. and gallant Member whose Adjournment debate it is. Lieut.-Colonel Cordeaux.

Mr. Yates

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. Before you called my hon. and gallant Friend, I raised a point of order concerning the Division which has taken place. In view of the result of the voting, I am asking whether you will call upon the Leader of the House or the Leader of the Opposition to make a statement on what has occurred in the Division just completed.

Mr. Speaker

I am unable to understand the hon. Gentleman. Otherwise, I should imagine that there was some abuse of the rules of the House. Lieut.-Colonel Cordeaux.

Mr. Yates

Further to my point of Order, Mr. Speaker. I will explain once again—

Mr. Speaker

Order. I do not think that the House desires it.