§ Captain OrrI beg to ask leave to move the Adjournment of the House under Standing Order No. 9, for the put-pose of discussing a specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration, namely,
the tragic events at the weekend in Northern Ireland and the need for an immediate change in the policy of the Government to prevent further widespread disorder and loss of life.I will not weary the House with the arguments why this application should be granted. The events of the weekend show some new features which ought to be discussed. My right hon. Friend the Leader of the House has said that he is not at present disposed towards having a debate this week, although he has told us that my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland will be making a statement. Nevertheless, a statement and questions are not sufficient to deal with a matter of this gravity, nor with the essential urgency of it. Accordingly, Mr. Speaker, I ask you to grant this application.
§ Mr. SpeakerThe hon. Member has asked leave to move the Adjournment of the House to discuss the situation in Northern Ireland. I have considered what he has said, and I have also had regard to the exchanges which have taken place earlier this afternoon. I am afraid I cannot grant the application.