HC Deb 06 December 1977 vol 940 cc1346-7

Motion made, That this House doth agree with the Select Committee on House of Commons (Services), in their Fifth Report in the last Session of Parliament, on Computer-based Indexing for the Library.—[Mr. Shape.]

Mr. Deputy Speaker (Mr. Oscar Murton)

I should mention that Mr. Speaker has selected the amendment in the name of the hon. Member for Newham, South (Mr. Spearing).

Mr. Nigel Spearing (Newham, South)

On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. From inquiries that I made earlier I understood that this was not exempted business and that the amendment I have down did not form an automatic block. I was therefore present in order to make an objection. I was not aware that this motion was not debatable at this hour.

Mr. Deputy Speaker

It is in fact not debatable.

Mr. Spearing

Further to that point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. Do I need to object to it in order to see that the motion is not debated or does not go through on the nod?

Mr. Deputy Speaker

In the circumstances I take it that the hon. Member is objecting to it.

Mr. Spearing

Yes.

Mr. Deputy Speaker

Objection taken. Which day?

Mr. Peter Snape (West Bromwich, East)

This day.

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