HC Deb 02 November 1976 vol 918 c1206
Mr. Speaker

Yesterday, the hon. Member for Tiverton (Mr. Maxwell-Hyslop) asked me whether I would he willing to have lists of my provisional selection of amendments placed in the "No" Lobby, as is done in the case of the selection of amendments to Bills. I shall be very glad to do this if we have a similar occasion to yesterday's debate when there were a number of amendments to different lines of the motion. I doubt, however, whether it would serve any useful purpose if, for example, selection lists were placed in the Lobby announcing that I proposed to select a Government amendment to an Opposition motion in Supply. If the House is willing to leave these matters to my discretion, I will do my best to see that lion. Members are informed in advance by selection lists whenever this seems to be indicated.