§ Mr. Robert Maclennan (Caithness and Sutherland)On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. The rules for presentation of a Bill in the House require the publication of its short title. There are usually procedures by which hon. Members may know what is included in the Bill. This afternoon, the Secretary of State announced not only his intention to introduce a Bill but the fact that he had obtained the prior agreement of the Opposition, as represented by the hon. Member for Copeland (Dr. Cunningham). This type of cosy consultation between the two Front Benches is an abuse of the procedures of the House. If the Minister intends to shorten the normal procedures, he might at least have the courtesy to consult other Members who have at least as great an interest in the matter.
§ Mr. SpeakerThat is not a matter for me either.