European Economic Community

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 1 August 1962.

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Photo of Mr Michael Foot Mr Michael Foot , Ebbw Vale 12:00, 1 August 1962

On a point of order. Is it not absolutely unprecedented in the history of the House of Commons that on a major issue of this character—Britain's negotiations with the Common Market—on which some Members wish to divide the House, that the proposition should be fairly put to you that the Question be put, that you should refuse this proposition on two occasions, and then allow the debate to be talked out by Government action? Surely this is an absolutely unprecedented action by a Speaker.