HC Deb 20 February 1981 vol 999 c625

Order for Second Reading read.

Hon. Members: Object.

Mr. Deputy Speaker

Objection taken.

Mr. Dafydd Wigley (Caernarvon)

On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. As 285 hon. Members have signed a motion in support of legislation on this matter, bodies outside the House cannot understand objection to the Bill.

Mr. Deputy Speaker

They may not understand, but, according to the rules of the House, one objection effectively blocks a Bill.

Second Reading deferred till Friday 27 February.