§ Mr. Don Dixon, supported by Mr. Robert C. Brown, Mr. Giles Radice, Dr. John Cunningham, Miss Betty Boothroyd, Mr. Jack Ashley, Mr. A. E. P. Duffy, Mr. Gerald Kaufman, Mr. John Smith, Mr. George Robertson and Mr. Michael Cocks, presented a Bill to provide for and in connection with the regulation of the private security industry: And the same was read the First time; and ordered to be read a Second time upon Friday 20 February and to be printed. [Bill. 40].
5.19 pm§ Mr. Frank CookOn a point of order, Mr. Speaker.
§ Mr. SpeakerI will take the point of order if it is my responsibility and if it does not refer to the hon. Gentleman's application under Standing Order No. 20.
§ Mr. CookI am most grateful to you, Sir. I must confess that I am genuinely at a loss. In no way do I challenge your ruling on my application under Standing Order No. 20, but I need your guidance.
§ Mr. SpeakerI do not think I can give it because, as the hon. Gentleman knows, I am bound under Standing Order No. 20 not to give reasons for my decision.
§ Mr. SpeakerOrder. I am bound by the Standing Order. I cannot help the hon. Gentleman.
§ Mr. SpeakerI cannot help the hon. Gentleman.