HC Deb 06 May 1988 vol 132 cc1216-7

Order for Second Reading read.

Hon. Members

Object.

Mrs. Margaret Ewing (Moray)

On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. Is it in order for an English Member of the Conservative party to object to the Second Reading of a Bill that has widespread support in Scotland, particularly in the light of yesterday's results——

Mr. Deputy Speaker

Order. The hon. Lady need not take her point of order any further. The answer to her question is yes.

Later—

Mrs. Ewing

On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. You did not offer me an opportunity to name a date for the Second Reading of the Scottish Constitution (Referendum) Bill.

Mr. Deputy Speaker

Order. I beg the pardon of the hon. Lady and the House for making the same blunder on two occasions. What day?

Mrs. Ewing

Friday 13 May.