Part of the debate – in the House of Commons on 17th November 1942.
With regard to the first point which the hon. Member raises, on 21st May, 1940, just after the National Government came into power, I made a very full statement and gave a Ruling with regard to the position of Members on the Front Opposition Bench, and to that statement, at the present at any rate, I have nothing to add. As regards the second point which the hon. Member raises, I think it would be best to leave it in my hands as to the selection of speakers who catch my eye.