HC Deb 03 July 1968 vol 767 cc1504-5

As amended (in the Standing Committee), further considered.

[3RD ALLOTTED DAY]

3.42 p.m.

Mr. Speaker

I have posted up the amended list of selected Amendments. It contains one or two additions. The first new Clause which we are to discuss is new Clause 36, with which we shall take new Clause 42, "Old age relief and relief for blind persons", new Clause 113, "Tax allowance for blind persons", and Amendment No. 93.

Sir Gerald Nabarro (Worcestershire, South)

On a point of order. So that there is no misunderstanding later in the debate, may we conclude that, if necessary, separate Divisions may be called on each or any of the new Clauses and the Amendment, for they are diverse in character, though loosely associated one with the other. One proposal deals with allowances for the blind only and not with allowances for other forms of disablement. May we therefore claim that any or all of the proposals may be divided upon?

Mr. Speaker

The hon. Gentleman can claim nothing. He may ask Mr. Speaker whether he is aware of the differences between the various Clauses and Amendments and whether he would be prepared to allow a Division on some of them. I have not yet been asked.

Sir G. Nabarro

I hereby ask you, Mr. Speaker, whether any or all of these proposals may be divided upon. I am so sorry that inadvertently I used the word "claim" instead of "beg".

Mr. Speaker

There is no need for the word "beg", either. I will consider the hon. Gentleman's request and let the House know later.

Sir G. Nabarro

Further to that point of order. You have ruled on many occasions, Mr. Speaker, that these requests should be made at the outset of the debate. You have just ruled that you will give a decision later in the debate. May I ask at what stage in the debate your decision will be given?

Mr. Speaker

I am sorry; the Chair will not be cross-examined by the hon. Gentleman. He has made a request at the beginning of the debate and Mr. Speaker has informed him that he will consider it and let the House know his decision in due course.

    cc1505-39
  1. New Clause 13,397 words, 1 division
    2. cc1539-42
  2. New Clause 42 1,503 words, 1 division
    3. cc1543-4
  3. New Clause 51 529 words
    4. cc1544-9
  4. New Clause 77 1,886 words
    5. cc1549-86
  5. Clause 5 14,022 words, 1 division
    6. cc1587-94
  6. Clause 14 2,731 words
    7. cc1594-617
  7. Clause 14 9,180 words, 1 division
    8. cc1617-47
  8. Clause 15 11,581 words, 1 division
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