Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 4:01 pm on 15 June 1989.
The hon. Member for Newham, South (Mr. Spearing) asks leave to move the Adjournment of the House for the purpose of discussing a specific and important matter that he believes should have urgent consideration, namely,
the forthcoming meeting of the Heads of Government in the European Council in Madrid on 27 and 28 June next.
I have listened with great care to what the hon. Gentleman has said about his matter. As he knows, my sole duty in considering an application under Standing Order No. 20 is to decide whether it should be given priority over the business set down for today—