§ Mrs. Ann Clwyd (Cynon Valley)On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. I am raising a matter of which I have informed you. I have also informed the hon. Member concerned.
The hon. Member in question, the hon. Member for Ynys Môn (Mr. Best), has just made a statement that he made multiple applications for British Telecom shares. In view of that statement, Mr. Speaker, have you heard that it is the hon. Gentleman's intention to make a personal statement to the House, on his own admission, which may be a serious crime?
§ Mr. SpeakerI have not had any intimation at all of a personal statement, and I do not know anything about that matter.
§ Mr. Dennis Skinner (Bolsover)Further to that point of order, Mr. Speaker.
§ Mr. SpeakerI do not think that anything can arise. It is not a matter of order.
§ Mr. SkinnerWell, Mr. Speaker, it is well known that Members of Parliament are supposed to put statements about shares and their interests in various matters in the Register of Members' Interests. I should like to know—[Interruption.] Just hear this out. In future, we must make sure that we have a full and comprehensive register. When people make multiple applications for shares in companies that have been privatised, for which they have voted in the House, will you see to it, Mr. Speaker, that that is included? Would it be a sensible item to include on the register in future, because—[Interruption.]
§ Mr. SpeakerOrder. I heard the hon. Gentleman. He should take up that matter with the Committee concerned. It is not a matter of order.
§ Mr. SkinnerWell, you pass it on. You are supposed to be in charge.
§ Mr. SpeakerOrder. The hon. Gentleman knows that that is not my role. He must make his own decisions in these matters.
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