HC Deb 25 July 1973 vol 860 cc1627-8
Mr. Cormack

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. Yesterday I had down a question on a matter of vital importance to my constituency concerning the siting of a motorway asking when we could expect a decision. I was told by my hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State for the Environment that my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State would be making an announcement very shortly. This morning on the front page of The Birmingham Post it says: The southern route—which The Birmingham Post learned yesterday would be adopted— I need quote no more. I suggest—

Mr. Speaker

I do not detect a point of order in what the hon. Member is saying.

Mr. Cormack

I am asking, Mr. Speaker, for your guidance and protection for hon. Members that leaks of this sort should not happen and that hon. Members should not be put at a disadvantage.

Mr. Speaker

That is not a matter for the Chair.