HC Deb 05 December 1966 vol 737 cc943-4
Mr. Sydney Silverman

On a point of order. You will recall. Mr. Speaker, that this morning I sought your leave to ask a Private Notice Question of the Minister of Defence. I appreciate that I cannot ask the reasons, and I also appreciate that I cannot identify the question at this moment.

My point of order is this. Having regard to the fact that new aspects of the matter in question have recently come to light, would I be in order in repeating my request to you tomorrow, and if so, would you reconsider the matter in the light of the situation as it then is?

Mr. Speaker

I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for following the convention. If anyone's Private Notice Question is refused by the Chair, it can in no way be mentioned if an hon. Gentleman wishes to raise a point of order. The Speaker's discretion in selecting or not selecting or allowing or not allowing Private Notice Questions cannot be questioned. Certainly, the hon. Gentleman may attempt to raise tomorrow by Private Notice Question the issue of which he has spoken, when I will reconsider the matter.

Mr. Silverman

I am much obliged, Sir.