HC Deb 22 February 1988 vol 128 c24 3.42 pm
Mr. Nigel Spearing (Newham, South)

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. Moving from judges in the United Kingdom to judges elsewhere, you will be aware that the next business on the Order Paper relates to the appointment of judges to the European Court and its extension. Can you advise me whether, under Standing Order No. 102, if more than 20 hon. Members stand in their places, the debate on that document will be on the Floor of the House and will not be referred to a Standing Committee, as the Government wish?

Mr. Speaker

What the hon. Gentleman says is correct, but I am informed that that motion will not be moved.