HC Deb 04 February 2000 vol 343 cc1400-1

That Mr. Andrew Stunell be discharged from the Broadcasting Committee and Norman Baker be added to the Committee.

Hon. Members

Object.

Mr. Deputy Speaker (Mr. Michael Lord)

I put motions 7 and 8 together. May I clarify whether objections were made to both motions?

Hon. Members

Yes.

Mr. Deputy Speaker

This is exempted business. Therefore we cannot proceed with it.

Mr. Norman Baker (Lewes)

On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. May I ask you to confirm that you have had no request from the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport to come to the House to make a statement in the light of disastrous attendance figures for the dome that have been revealed this morning—

Mr. Deputy Speaker

Order. I have received no indication that such a statement might be made today.

Ann Clwyd (Cynon Valley)

On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. It is most unfortunate that two important animal welfare Bills did not see the light of day today. My hon. Friend the Member for Dover (Mr. Prosser) had 30 seconds in which to speak on his Bill and—

Mr. Deputy Speaker

Order. The hon. Lady knows well how the House works and we have followed its normal procedures.