HC Deb 28 January 1991 vol 184 cc668-9
Mr. Speaker

With the leave of the House, I will put together the three motions relating to statutory instruments.

Mr. Tam Dalyell (Linlithgow)

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker.

Mr. Speaker

Order. I am on my feet.

I will put the three motions together.

Ordered, That the draft Unfair Dismissal (Increase of Compensation Limit) Order 1991 be referred to a Standing Committee on Statutory Instruments, &c. That the draft Unfair Dismissal (Increase of Limits of Basic and Special Awards) Order 1991 be referred to a Standing Committee on Statutory Instruments, &c. That the draft Employment Protection (Variation of Limits) Order 1991 be referred to a Standing Committee on Statutory Instruments, &c.—[Mr. David Davis.]

Mr. Dalyell

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. What could be more urgent and definite than the war aims in which we are now involved? If it is said—I understand that it is said—that confusion is being created, that is a judgment that may or may not be made; but if ever an application under Standing Order No. 20 should be—

Mr. Speaker

Order. The hon. Gentleman is on this subject every day. It is a continuing matter. I have to take into account all relevant matters and decide whether something has happened that is so urgent that the business before the House should be disrupted for this day or for tomorrow. I have made that judgment.