House of Commons (Redistribution of Seats) Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 28 November 1978.

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Photo of Mr James Kilfedder Mr James Kilfedder , North Down 12:00, 28 November 1978

Further to that point of order, Mr. Speaker. Surely it is insulting not only to the House but to the people of Northern Ireland that this debate on additional seats for the Province is in the hands merely of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and the Minister of State. The practice has been for the Leader of the House and/or the Home Secretary to open and to close such a debate.