HC Deb 10 February 1976 vol 905 cc247-8
Mr. John Davies

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. May I seek your guidance? The next items on the Order Paper are two motions in the name of the Leader of the House to commit Community documents to a Standing Committee. Am I right in supposing that, if 20 hon. Members rise in their places signifying their view, which I share, that matters concerning nuclear safety should more properly be considered on the Floor of the House than in a Standing Committee, those motions will be denied?

Mr. Speaker

The answer is "Yes".

Motion made, and Question put, That Commission Document No. R/2662/75 relating to Nuclear Safety be referred to a Standing Committee on Statutory Instruments, &c.—[Mr. Dormand.]

Not less than 20 Members having risen in their places and signified their objection thereto, Mr. SPEAKER declared that the Noes had it, pursuant to Standing Order No. 73A (Standing Committee on Statutory Instruments, &c.).

Motion made, and Question put, That Commission Document No. R/2663/75 relating to Nuclear Safety be referred to a Standing Committee on Statutory Instruments, &c.—[Mr. Dormand.]

Not less than 20 Members having risen in their places and signified their objection thereto, Mr. SPEAKER declared that the Noes had it, pursuant to Standing Order No. 73A (Standing Committee on Statutory Instruments, &c.).