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Motion made,
That the Weights and Measures (Additional Metric Weight) Order 1976, a draft of which was laid before this House on 28th July, be approved.—[Mr. Bates.]
§ Mr. Nigel Spearing (Newham, South)On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. I understand that under Standing Order No. 73 this measure has not had the effective Question put at any stage of its progress until tonight. It was reported as item 7 of yesterday's Votes and Proceedings, which are to be printed but are not vet available in the Vote Office. Therefore, hon. Members have had no chance to decide whether they should agree to or oppose this measure. I hope that there will he an appropriate interval in future. I raise this point tonight because the freedom of Back Benchers in this House is important.
§ Mr. Deputy Speaker (Sir Myer Galpern)The hon. Member for Newham, South (Mr. Spearing) mentioned that the instrument had been reported to the House, and that fact was recorded in 1823 yesterday's Votes and Proceedings. This being so, and the motion having been made, I have no option but to put the Question forthwith under Standing Order No. 73A.
§ Question put and agreed to.