§ Order read for resuming adjourned debate on Question,
§ That the Bill be read a Second time.
§ Question again proposed.
2.29 pm§ Mr. Peter Atkinson (Hexham)We had a long debate on the Bill last Friday, but I was not able to take part. In the remaining seconds, I wish to register my opposition to the proposal of my hon. Friend the Member for Bournemouth, West (Mr. Butterfill). I oppose it because of the way in which it will affect my constituents, especially people who work outdoors: those involved in farming and forestry.
I have literally only a few seconds to register that point, which I was not able to do at the last debate. The Bill will cause tremendous hardship to people who work outdoors. It is not, as was suggested in the last debate, simply a question of—
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Order.
It being half-past Two o'clock, the debate stood adjourned.
Debate to be resumed on Friday 2 February.