Early-day Motion

– in the House of Commons at 3:57 pm on 23 June 1986.

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Photo of Mr Clement Freud Mr Clement Freud , North East Cambridgeshire 3:57, 23 June 1986

On a different point of order, Mr. Speaker. This morning, as a result of the happenings at the Azteca stadium in Mexico last night, I sought to table an early-day motion to the effect that the House was sick as a parrot. That motion was refused by the Clerk, although he intimated that he would have accepted a motion that the House was over the moon. I am concerned that—

Photo of Mr Bernard Weatherill Mr Bernard Weatherill , Croydon North East

Order. What is the point of order for me?

Photo of Mr Clement Freud Mr Clement Freud , North East Cambridgeshire

I am concerned that, as a nation, we thrive on defeat. We boast of the charge of the Light Brigade, the Somme and Dunkirk. Why is it that we cannot reflect such sentiments through the Order Paper when we do so in history?

Photo of Mr Bernard Weatherill Mr Bernard Weatherill , Croydon North East

Order. I judge, from what the hon. Member has said, that he sought to put down a motion which the Table Office refused to accept. I shall look into the matter.