HC Deb 15 April 1988 vol 131 c519

Order for Second Reading read.

Hon. Members

Object.

Madam Deputy Speaker

Objection taken. Second Reading what day?

Mr. Meale

On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. The Bill has come back to the Floor of the House a number of times, and it seems that the House spends an inordinate amount of time trying to delay or stop private Members' Bills of this type from coming forward. Today, only two Bills have managed to come forward. I think that at least my constituents—and the many constituents of other hon. Members on both sides of the House who suffer from the effects of subsidence damage from coal mining—should have the right to know the names of those who have objected to the Bill

Madam Deputy Speaker

I understand the hon. Gentleman's frustration, especially in view of the area that he represents, but I cannot at this time allow speeches that are in fact debating the issue.

Mr. Meale

In that case, Madam Deputy Speaker, Friday next.

Second Reading deferred till Friday next.