§ Mr. Eric S. Heffer (Liverpool, Walton)I beg to ask leave to move the Adjournment of the House, under Standing Order No. 10, for the purpose of discussing a specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration, namely,
the position of the Liverpool city council arising out of the statement made by the Secretary of State for the Environment today plus the already serious rate and budgetary problems in the city which, unless resolved by negotiation, can lead to cuts in services, loss of jobs and possible surcharges and disqualification of councillors.I think that the matter is specific because clearly there is a serious problem in the city. It is important because people's futures are at stake. Councillors could have their homes taken from them and their wives and families placed in great difficulties and Liverpool city council workers could find themselves out of work and on the streets. It is also urgent because the matter will clearly develop to a greater degree unless negotiations take place before the end of the recess. I honestly believe that serious problems of unrest in Liverpool could arise unless the matter is resolved by negotiations. It is therefore important for the House to debate the matter before we rise for the recess.
§ Mr. SpeakerThe hon. Gentleman asks leave to move the Adjournment of the House for the purpose of discussing a specific and important matter that he thinks should have urgent consideration, namely,
the position of the Liverpool city council arising out of the statement made by the Secretary of State for the Environment today.I have listened with the greatest care to what the hon. Member has said, but I regret that I do not consider that the matter which he has raised is appropriate for discussion under Standing Order No. 10 and I cannot therefore submit his application to the House.