HC Deb 16 July 1976 vol 915 cc1241-2

Read a Second time.

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

Bill immediately considered in Committee.

[Mr. BRYANT GODMAN IRVINE in the Chair]

Mr. Victor Goodhew (St. Albans)

On a point of Order, Mr. Godman Irvine. I wish to ask whether this is a practice which is accepted by the Chair. I seem to remember that on previous occasions when an occurrence of this kind took place, with a Bill being rushed through all its stages at 4 o'clock or after 4 o'clock on a Friday, the procedure has been deprecated from the Chair. Is that still so?

Mr. Deputy Speaker

Is the hon. Gentleman signifying an objection?

Mr. Goodhew

No.

Clauses 1 and 2 ordered to stand part of the Bill.

Bill 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.