HC Deb 14 July 1978 vol 953 cc2017-9

Order for consideration (not amended in the Standing Committee), read.

Hon. Members

Object.

Mr. Deputy Speaker (Mr. Bryant Godman Irvine)

Further consideration what day?

Mr. Norman Buchan (Renfrewshire, West)

Now.

Mr. Deputy Speaker

That is not possible.

Mr. Buchan

On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. I should like some guidance on this matter. This Bill passed its Second Reading in this House by a majority of 20 votes to 1—

Mr. Deputy Speaker

Order. It is now opposed business.

Mr. Buchan

I question that because—

Mr. Deputy Speaker

Order. I cannot take a point of order now.

Mr. Buchan

At what point may I put a point of order? We have had shameful treatment of some important Bills today—

Mr. Deputy Speaker

That may be, but not by the Chair.

Mr. Buchan

At what point may I make a point of order?

Mr. Deputy Speaker

There cannot be a point of order at this moment. If the hon. Gentleman persists in saying "Now" for further consideration, I am unable to accept that.

Mr. Buchan

In that case I withdraw "Now" and look for your guidance as to how far we may proceed with this Bill. It is a measure which, when it went into Committee—

Mr. Deputy Speaker

Order. The hon. Member must name a day. He may choose his own day.

Mr. Buchan

Tomorrow, Mr. Deputy Speaker and may I explain why—

Mr. Deputy Speaker

Order. Tomorrow is a non-parliamentary day.

Mr. Buchan

Monday next.

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