§ Sir Patrick Cormack (South Staffordshire)On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. Will you be kind enough to clarify one particular point for the newly elected Members of the House? Is it correct that a newly elected Member should not table a question until he or she has made a maiden speech, but may ask a supplementary?
§ Mr. SpeakerIt is the practice of the House, but it is not an absolute rule. I hope that that helps the hon. Gentleman and new Members.