Access to Parliament (United Kingdom Members of the European Parliament)

– in the House of Commons at 2:30 pm on 16 October 2009.

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Motion made,

That the Resolutions of the House of 30 January 1989 relating to House of Commons Services and 6 December 1991 relating to Access (Former members and United Kingdom members of the European Parliament) shall cease to have effect insofar as they relate to United Kingdom members of the European Parliament. -(Mr. Nicholas Brown.)

Hon. Members:

Object.

Photo of Andrew Dismore Andrew Dismore Labour, Hendon

On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. As you know, motion 52 excludes Members of the European Parliament from gaining access to the House through passes, which would of course mean that the newly elected British National party Members would not be allowed to get into this place. Most Members are of the view that that should be the case. Is there any way of recording-

Photo of Alan Haselhurst Alan Haselhurst Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Ways and Means

Order. That is not a point of order but a point of debate, so bad luck.

Photo of Alan Haselhurst Alan Haselhurst Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Ways and Means

I have ruled. That is not a point of order so I will not take it as a point of order.

Photo of Andrew Dismore Andrew Dismore Labour, Hendon

On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. Is there any way of recording in Hansard that it was Mr. Chope who objected to motion 52?

Photo of Alan Haselhurst Alan Haselhurst Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Ways and Means

I am sure that Hansard will merely record that an objection has been taken.

Photo of Christopher Chope Christopher Chope Conservative, Christchurch

Further to that point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. Will you confirm that the only way in which one can ensure that there is a debate on the issue, irrespective of whether one supports or objects to the motion, is to object to motion 52, which is what I have done? I have done that so we can have a debate and I reserve my position on how I might vote-

Photo of Alan Haselhurst Alan Haselhurst Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Ways and Means

Order. The hon. Gentleman is also getting into debate. I think that sufficient detail is now on the record for everyone to be clear.