Mr Speaker
I fear that the hon. Gentleman, perhaps not for the first time and possibly not for the last, has taken matters a little outside my capacity to rule—
Mr Speaker
He has nevertheless spurred the Leader of the House, and the Leader must be heard.
Sir George Young
Further to that point of order, Mr Speaker. It is precisely because the Government have listened that we have tabled the motion tonight to enable a debate to take place tomorrow. Had we not tabled such a motion, under Standing Orders the recommittal motion would have been proceeded with forthwith.
Mr Speaker
I am grateful to the Leader of the House, who I think has clarified matters very satisfactorily.