HC Deb 12 July 1976 vol 915 cc320-42

Order for Second Reading read.

Mr. J. W. Rooker (Birmingham, Perry Barr)

On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. Can I move that we take all Second Readings together and then all the Committee stages together because, as a former production engineer, I am getting worried about the Mace continually being lifted up and down—

Mr. Deputy Speaker (Mr. Oscar Murton)

Order. I understand the hon. Gentleman's concern about time and motion study but, in fact, it is part of the tradition of this House that each Bill be taken in the proper manner.

Bill real a Second time.

Bill committed to a Committee of the whole House.—[Mr. Thomas Cox.]

Bill immediately considered in Committee; reported, without amendment.

Motion made, and Question, That the Bill be now read the Third time, put forthwith pursuant to Standing Order No. 56(Third Reading), and agreed to.

Bill accordingly read the Third time and passed, without amendment.

    c321
  1. RESTRICTIVE TRADE PRACTICES BILL [Lords] 58 words
  2. c321
  3. POLICE PENSIONS BILL [Lords] 58 words
  4. c322
  5. ADOPTION BILL [Lords] 58 words
  6. cc322-32
  7. PUBLIC SUPPLY CONTRACTS 3,698 words
  8. cc332-42
  9. ROBERT GLEN AND SON LTD., IRVINE 3,303 words