HC Deb 09 July 1982 vol 27 c618

Order for Second Reading read.

Hon. Members

Object.

Mr. Robert Kilroy-Silk (Ormskirk)

On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. I did not hear anyone object. Will you tell me who objected?

Mr. Deputy Speaker

Order. The hon. Gentleman knows that it is only necessary for me to hear whether objection has been taken.

Mr. Kilroy-Silk

Further to that point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker—

Mr. Deputy Speaker

Order. The hon. Gentleman knows that no point of order can arise on this. I am bound by the rules of the House. If I hear an objection, I have to take note of it.

Mr. Kilroy-Silk

Further to that point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. You said that you heard "Object". You had an advantage that I did not have. Will you tell me from whom you heard objection?

Mr. Deputy Speaker

The hon. Gentleman knows that that is not possible.

Mr. J. W. Rooker (Birmingham, Perry Barr)

Further to that point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. I wish to help get you off the hook by informing my hon. Friend the Member for Ormskirk (Mr. Kilroy-Silk), the House and the country that it was Government Whips who shouted "Object".

An Hon. Member

No, it was not.

Second Reading deferred till Friday 16 July.