HC Deb 01 February 1989 vol 146 c277

Motion made and Question proposed, That Mr. Speaker do issue his warrant to the Clerk of the Crown to make out a new writ for the electing of a Member to serve in this present Parliament for the county constituency of Richmond, Yorks in the room of the right hon. Sir Leon Brittan, Knight, QC, who, since his election for the said county constituency hath accepted the Office of Steward or Bailiff of Her Majesty's Manor of Northstead in the county of York.—[Mr. Waddington.]

Mr. Tam Dalyell (Linlithgow)

I beg to give notice that at the proper time I hope to oppose the writ for the Richmond constituency.

Mr. Speaker

Objection taken. The proceedings will stand postponed until the commencement of public business.

Motion made and Question proposed, That Mr. Speaker do issue his warrant to the Clerk of the Crown to make out a new writ for the electing of a Member to serve in this present Parliament for the Pontypridd constituency in the room of Brynmor John Esquire, deceased. —[Mr. Foster.]

Dr. Dafydd Elis Thomas (Meirionnydd Nant Conwy)

Object.

Mr. Speaker

Objection taken. That business will also stand postponed until the commencement of public business.

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