HC Deb 27 January 1987 vol 109 c201 4.29 pm
Mr. Eric S. Heffer (Liverpool, Walton)

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. Is there a time limit on the main business of the House? Many hon. Members are likely to to be involved because of the interests, rights and privileges that are at stake.

I have been informed that there is some talk of the debate ending at 7 pm. This is a House of Commons matter and I hope that it is clear that if hon. Members still wish to debate the matter at that time they will be able to do so because there should be no time limit to this most important debate.

Mr. Speaker

The hon. Gentleman may know that there was a motion on the Order Paper last night which was objected to, so the debate today may continue until 10 pm.