HC Deb 29 January 1993 vol 217 c1371

Order for Second Reading read.

Hon. Members

Object.

Mr. Chris Mullin (Sunderland, South)

Further to my hon. Friend's point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. If the Government Whip, the hon. Member for Harrow, West (Mr. Hughes), for example, had any interest in the Secret Societies (Déclaration) Bill—I do not suggest that he does—would he not be obliged to declare that interest to the House? Can you rule on that point?

Mr. Deputy Speaker

That matter is not one for the Chair.

Several hon. Members

rose—

Mr. John Spellar (Warley, West)

rose—

Mr. Deputy Speaker

Order. I will take a point of order.

Mr. Spellar

I thought that you were taking the point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, and not asking for the day for the National Health Service (Freedom of Speech) Bill. It is Friday next.

Mr. Deputy Speaker

Does the hon. Member for Warley, West (Mr. Spellar) have the authority of the hon. Member in charge?

Mr. Spellar

Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker.

Second Reading deferred till Friday 5 February.