HC Deb 21 February 1986 vol 92 c646

Read a Second time.

Bill committed to a Committee of the whole House.—[Mr. Moate.]

Mr. Deputy Speaker

Committee what day?

Mr. Roger Moate (Faversham)

Now, Sir.

Mr. Deputy Speaker

It is not usual to have the Committee stage now. The Chair deprecates that procedure.

Mr. Moate

I would not have proceeded had I not thought that it was in accordance with accepted procedures, Mr. Deputy Speaker. I understood that this procedure would not be deprecated, but I must obviously bow to your wishes in this matter, Mr. Deputy Speaker.

Mr. Deputy Speaker

It is not the normal practice, but we can take the Committee stage now.

Bill immediately considered in Committee; reported, without amendment.

Bill to be read the Third time upon Friday next.