HC Deb 11 February 1976 vol 905 cc577-8

Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Coleman.]

10.15 p.m.

Mr. Walter Clegg (North Fylde)

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker——

Mr. Speaker

Order. Points of order come out of the time for the Adjournment debate.

Mr. Clegg

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. I was wondering whether you would perhaps invite the Patronage Secretary to illuminate us on the present position.

Mr. Speaker

This is coming out of the Adjournment time.

Mr. Ogden

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. Will you confirm that earlier this evening the Opposition achieved by accident what they failed to achieve by design yesterday—[Interruption.]—in that the vote on this occasion was on a private——

Mr. Speaker

Order. The Whip has nothing to do with the Chair.