HC Deb 12 December 1978 vol 960 c234
Mr. Peter Bottomley

On a point of Order, Mr. Speaker. Some time ago you announced that on occasion lion. Members might have the opportunity to ask a second supplementary question, especially when a Minister refused, declined or somehow failed to give an answer to the question asked. I am not complaining about the non-answer that I got from the Minister today, but may I ask you whether, on occasion, this will still be your practice?

Mr. Speaker

If I made that promise, I was a very unwise person. There are times when I allow hon. Members on both sides of the House a second bite at the cherry, but as long as there are a large number seeking to get a first bite at the cherry it is very difficult to allow it too often.