HC Deb 11 November 1976 vol 919 c663
Mr. Marten

On a different point of order, Mr. Speaker, may I draw your attention to the fact that we spent 21 minutes on Question Q1? It was an interesting discussion which ranged from the docks to the economy to the Cenotaph memorial, but will you. Mr. Speaker, kindly look into this, because it creates difficulties for those who have tabled Questions Q2 and Q3.

Mr. Speaker

I understand that the hon. Gentleman's Question was Q3. Experience has already taught me that, no matter what the number is, during Prime Minister's Question Time the field goes very wide. I have endeavoured to say that supplementary questions must be related to the Question on the Order Paper, and the House has resisted strongly. The House has brought this on itself. However, I shall do my best.