HC Deb 03 July 1998 vol 315 c704

Order read for consideration (as amended in the Standing Committee).

Hon. Members

Object.

To be considered upon Friday 6 November.

Mr. Mike Hall (Weaver Vale)

On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. Is it in order that the right hon. Member for Penrith and The Border (Mr. Maclean) be recorded as having objected to that puppy farming Bill? It should be shown in Hansard that he—

Mr. Deputy Speaker (Sir Alan Haslehurst)

Order. The House has a procedure for the recording of objections, which cannot be altered at this point. A procedure is in place. If it needs to be changed, it must be dealt with in another way.

Mr. David Maclean (Penrith and The Border)

Further to that point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. Since the hon. Member for Weaver Vale (Mr. Hall) named me, is it appropriate for Hansard to record that I am supported by all animal welfare organisations, and only the—

Mr. Deputy Speaker

Order. It suffices that an objection has been taken—[HON. MEMBERS: "No."] Order. We are not debating that matter.