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Debate between Brian H. Donohoe and Philip Davies(11 years, 7 months ago)
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Mr Donohoe
On a point of order, Mr Davies. It is a genuine point of order. Is it in order for us to have a vote on this very important subject at the end of this debate?
Philip Davies (in the Chair)
No, it is not possible to have a vote on it. There is no mechanism for votes in Westminster Hall.
Mr Donohoe
Further to that point of order, Mr Davies. If that is the case, surely somebody has to devise a method by which there can be a vote? Given that this is a new procedure that is going into unknown territory, I would think that the House authorities should be looking at that position, as to whether or not a vote is allowed on a very important subject, as this subject is.
Philip Davies (in the Chair)
That is not a matter for today but something that the hon. Gentleman might want to take up with the new Chairman of the Procedure Committee, when that post is elected.