§ Mr. Nigel Griffiths (Edinburgh, South)On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. I have given the Minister prior notice of what I am about to say. Tonight on Channel 4, Eastern Electricity is being exposed as having perpetrated a disgraceful scam on 3 million customers by billing them three weeks in advance and virtually embezzling the interest. What I should like to see—
§ Mr. Deputy Speaker (Mr. Geoffrey Lofthouse)Order. What I should like to know is what is the point of order for the Chair? There has been none so far, although I shall listen a little longer to the hon. Gentleman.
§ Mr. GriffithsIs it in order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, for that to happen without a statement being made by the President of the Board of Trade so that he can take action tonight to ensure that that money is returned to all the customers?
§ Mr. Deputy SpeakerOrder. That is not a matter for the Chair.
§ Mr. Andrew Mackinlay (Thurrock)Further to that point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker.
§ Mr. Deputy SpeakerIs it the same point of order?
§ Mr. MackinlayNot absolutely, Mr. Deputy Speaker, but—
§ Mr. Deputy SpeakerOrder. I have dealt with that point of order.