HC Deb 12 February 1979 vol 962 cc797-8
Mr. Powell

I wonder whether you would think it right, Mr. Speaker, to use your influence to secure the reference to the Committee on Procedure of a renewed consideration of our procedure under Standing Order No. 9. Without disrespect to any hon. Member, it might be felt in many quarters of the House that the procedure leads to unfairness towards Members generally on the part of those who, in some cases, seek to make applications to you. I do not cast aspersions; I ask whether you would think it helpful to the House once again to secure the reconsideration of the procedure by the appropriate Committee.

Mr. Speaker

The words of the right hon. Gentleman will have been heard, and I am sure that they will be noted by those who are responsible.