HC Deb 31 January 1990 vol 166 c319

Ordered, That European Community Document No. 9934/89 relating to health rules for products of animal origin be referred to a Standing Committee on European Community Documents.—[Mr. Lightbown.]

Mr. Michael Marshall (Arundel)

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker.

Mr. Speaker

Is it about a completely different matter?

Mr. Marshall

No, it is not, Mr. Speaker.

Mr. Speaker

Well, then, I cannot hear it.

Mr. Marshall

I believe that it would be helpful, Mr. Speaker.

Mr. Speaker

Well, if it would be helpful—

Mr. Marshall

I have listened to the exchanges this afternoon and wish to say simply that Mr. Colin Wallace is my constituent. It is essential that we have a statement from the Secretary of State for Defence tomorrow. I believe that that is a step that we need to consider before we look at other matters. I wish to put that on the record, having been involved for the past seven and a half years in making representations on behalf of my constituent.

Mr. Speaker

I apologise to the hon. Gentleman. I did not realise that Colin Wallace was his constituent.