HC Deb 03 March 1995 vol 255 cc1373-4

Ordered, That the Speaker shall—

  1. (1) at the sitting on Wednesday 8th March—
    1. (i) put the Question on the Motion in the name of Mr. Secretary Howard relating to the draft Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989 (Continuance) Order 1995 not later than Seven o'clock; and
    2. (ii) put the Question on the Motion in the name of Secretary Sir Patrick Mayhew relating to the draft Appropriation (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 not later than Ten o'clock; and
  2. (2) at the sitting on Thursday 9th March put the Question necessary to dispose of proceedings on the Motion in the name of Mr. Tony Newton relating to Broadcasting not later than one and a half hours after their commencement.—[Dr. Liam Fox.]

Mr. Harry Barnes (Derbyshire, North-East)

On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. Two Bills have been given a Second Reading today, and one has been given its Third Reading. The two Bills are now due to go into Committee. The Carers (Recognition and Services) Bill has the Government's support. It would be hypocritical of the Government, therefore, not to assist in terms of ensuring that the Bill goes into Committee.

There is a queue of Bills waiting for their Committee stage at the moment. Is there anything that you can do, Mr. Deputy Speaker, to assist hon. Members so that Bills such as the Civil Rights (Disabled Persons) Bill, the Wild Mammals (Protection) Bill and the Carers (Recognition and Services) Bill make progress?

Mr. Deputy Speaker

I understand the hon. Gentleman's feelings, but the answer is no.