§ That the draft Access to Personal Files (Housing) (Scotland) Regulations 1992 be referred to a Standing Committee on Statutory Instruments, &c.—[Mr. Wood.]
§ Question agreed to.
§ Mr. Bob Cryer (Bradford, South)On a point of order, Madam Speaker. You will recall that earlier we had a discussion about "Erskine May". If we are to go into arguments about the use of words with which some of us will disagree, it might be helpful if copies of "Erskine May" were available to Members. There is no copy of "Erskine May" in either Lobby. That is extremely unusual. Some hon. Member may have taken it.
§ Mr. Tony Banks (Newham, North-West)You cannot trust anyone.
§ Mr. CryerMy hon. Friend may make fun, but the point is important because "Erskine May" is the document under which the proceedings of the Chamber are conducted. For some years, Mr. Maxwell-Hyslop, a former Member of Parliament, urged strongly that hon. Members should be provided with a copy of "Erskine May". This might be a good moment to consider that, because the document may become increasingly useful.
§ Madam SpeakerThat is a matter which may well be looked into. I may tell the hon. Gentleman that there has not been a list of prohibited words in "Erskine May" for many years.