Points of Order

Edward Leigh Excerpts

Thursday 14th July 2011 Commons Chamber

[Mr Edward Leigh (Gainsborough) (Con)]

On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. We are just about to proceed to our business on the Sovereign Grant Bill, but because of the timetabling that has been agreed there will be no Second Reading. I know that you are not responsible for that, but it is worth putting down a marker that these are very important subjects. We have waited since 1760 for this important reform but I am not sure that it is so desperately urgent that we do not need Second Reading. Perhaps in future we can so conduct our business, particularly with sensitive matters such as this, which concern the Head of State, so that we get a Second Reading of important Bills.

[Mr Deputy Speaker]

Let us see what the Minister says when he moves the motion.

Bill Presented

Cycles (protective Headgear for Children) Bill

Presentation and First Reading (Standing Order No. 57)

Annette Brooke presented a Bill to require the wearing of protective headgear by children while riding cycles; to prescribe penalties for contraventions; and for connected purposes.

Bill read the First time; to be read a Second time on Friday, 4 November 2011, and to be printed (Bill 220).