§ Mr. Frank Hooley presented a Bill to prohibit the engagement in warfare or armed conflict by United Kingdom citizens save only as members of the Armed Forces of the Crown or in pursuance of specific treaty or international obligations entered into by Her Majesty's Government; to make unlawful the procurement, recruitment, enlistment or training by private persons of other citizens for the purpose of engaging in armed conflict or warfare; and for related purposes: And the same was read the First time; and ordered to be read a Second time on Friday 2 February and to be printed [Bill 60.]
§ Mr. EmeryOn a point of order, Mr. Speaker. We have now been sitting for 731 three and a half hours and there is one matter which frequently goes without comment. A single individual, for the whole of that time, has had to be entirely at the top of his form, displaying attention, charm and ability in dealing with matters during a very difficult and emotive period in the House. I think that the House should at times pay tribute to the great way in which you take the Chair.
§ Mr. SpeakerThat is the best speech I have heard for many a year. I am very much obliged to the hon. Gentleman.