Points of Order (Hansard, 2 April 1985)

§ Mr. Peter Bruinvels (Leicester, East)
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker.

§ Mr. Speaker
I hope that the hon. Gentleman is not seeking to put a question which he might, and perhaps will put on another occasion.

§ Mr. Bruinvels
No, I am not. I wish to seek your guidance, Mr. Speaker. I wonder whether it is in order for BBC television news to have made an announcement last night prior to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Transport making his statement about the proposed channel fixed link. Is it in order for such an announcement to be made by the media before it is announced to Parliament?

§ Mr. Speaker
I have nothing to say about what is transmitted by the media. However, I say again that statements should always be made to the House first.

§ Mr. Tam Dalyell (Linlithgow)
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. Rumours are sweeping the media that eight or more Scottish pits are to be closed, including Polkemmet colliery—

§ Mr. Speaker
Order. I know nothing about that either.