HC Deb 12 July 1976 vol 915 cc49-50
Mr. Ogden

I beg to ask leave to move the Adjournment of the House, under Standing Order No. 9, for the purpose of discussing a specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration, namely, The need for Members of the House of Commons to strengthen the ability and determination of the Government to take effective action regarding the executions of British subjects in Angola, to secure the safety of British subjects in Uganda, and to ensure that British actions in the United Nations are in accord with majority opinion in the House of Commons.

Mr. Speaker

The hon. Member has asked leave to move the Adjournment of the House for the purpose of discussing a specific and important matter that he thinks should have urgent consideration, namely, The need for Members of the House of Commons to strengthen the ability and determination of the Government to take effective action regarding the executions of British subjects in Angola, to secure the safety of British subjects in Uganda, and to ensure that British actions in the United Nations are in accord with majority opinion in the House of Commons. As the House knows, under Standing Order No. 9 I am directed to take account of several factors set out in the Order, but to give no reason for my decision. I have listened carefully to the representations which the hon. Member has made, but I have to rule that his submission does not fall within the provisions of the Standing Order. I cannot submit his application to the House.