Earl St. Aldwynasked the Leader of the House:
If he will refer to the Procedure Committee the question of whether an hour should be fixed after which no Unstarred Question can be asked.
§ The Lord President of the Council (Viscount Whitelaw)I appreciate my noble friend's concern that debates on Unstarred Questions have recently begun so late at night. Nevertheless, I am doubtful whether a rigid rule would be desirable. For that reason, I am reluctant to refer this suggestion to the Procedure Committee. If, however, my noble friend wishes to pursue the matter, he may wish to raise the matter with the committee himself