HC Deb 03 July 1975 vol 894 cc1690-1
Mr. Cryer

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. You will recall that yesterday I raised a point of order with you about the installation of machinery. I realise that the Leader of the House referred to this matter when dealing with business questions, but I should like to ask how back benchers are to have access to decision making when it is clear that the decision to install machinery was made via the consent machinery through the usual channels without any consultation with the House as a whole.

Secondly, the Services Committee has made no report to the House on what many people consider to be an important matter.

Thirdly, I ask you, Mr. Speaker, to find out whether there is some machinery whereby further information on this sort of procedure can be provided—for instance, whether the trade unions have been consulted and have given their agreement to this sort of installation? It is an important matter. In the interests of open government this should be introduced.

Mr. Speaker

I have nothing to add to what the Leader of the House has said. It is for him rather than for me to consider what the hon. Member has said.