HC Deb 14 March 1977 vol 928 c38

Motion made, and Question put, That the draft European Communities (Definition of Treaties) Order 1977 be referred to a Standing Committee on Statutory Instruments, &c.—[Mr. Tinn.]

Several Hon. Members

rose—

Mr. Speaker

Are there 20 hon. Members on their feet?

Mr. Skinner

There are a lot more than 20.

Mr. Speaker

I am very slow in counting.

Not less than 20 Members having risen in their places and signified their objection thereto, Mr. SPEAKER declared that the Noes had it, pursuant to Standing Order No. 73A (Standing Committee on Statutory Instruments, &c.).