HC Deb 06 June 1989 vol 154 cc57-78

As amended in the Standing Committee, further considered.

5.36 pm
Mr. Graham Riddick (Colne Valley)

On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. Will you kindly indicate why the two new clauses tabled in my name and that of my hon. Friend the Member for Gainsborough and Horncastle (Mr. Leigh) were not selected. They were designed to close loopholes in earlier employment legislation—

Mr. Deputy Speaker (Mr. Harold Walker)

Order. The hon. Gentleman cannot make the speech that he might have made had his clauses been selected. As I understand the hon. Gentleman, he complains that the clauses he tabled were not selected by Mr. Speaker. Is that the case?

Mr. Riddick

Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker.

Mr. Deputy Speaker

I am sorry, but I cannot help the hon. Gentleman.

Mr. Riddick

rose—

Mr. Deputy Speaker

Order. The Chair is not required to give reasons for the non-selection of amendments.

Mr. Riddick

I entirely accept your ruling, Mr. Deputy Speaker, but I may point out that the purpose of the Bill, apart from amending the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, is to—

Mr. Deputy Speaker

Order. I have already told the hon. Gentleman that the Chair is not required to give explanations for the non-selection of amendments. The hon. Gentleman cannot debate why his clauses were not selected.

  1. New Clause 12
      2. cc57-66
    1. DISCRIMINATION ON GROUNDS OF AGE 5,094 words
  2. New Clause 15
      3. cc66-78
    1. EMPLOYMENT OF DISABLED PERSONS 6,768 words, 1 division
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