English Votes on English Laws

David Winnick Excerpts

Tuesday 7th July 2015 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

I thank the hon. Gentleman for his point of order, which requires no response from me.

[Mr David Winnick (Walsall North) (Lab)]

Further to that point of order, Mr Speaker. Is it possible that we are being unfair to Conservative Members? Is there not a possibility that most of them did not hear the Division bell for various reasons? In those circumstances, is there not a case for the Division to be called again for absolute clarification?

[Mr Speaker]

Far be it from me to suggest that the hon. Gentleman is trying to cause trouble—I would not suggest anything of the kind to such an illustrious and long-serving Member—but he has made his own point in his own way. He has a puckish grin on his face and I think he enjoyed it.