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Order for Second Reading read.
Mr. Deputy Speaker
The Question is, That the Bill be now read a Second time.
Hon. Members
Aye.
Mr. Michael English
(Nottingham, West)
No.
Mr. Deputy Speaker
I did not hear the hon. Gentleman's objection.
Mr. English
I said "No".
Mr. Deputy Speaker
Will the hon. Gentleman rise and tell me exactly what he said?
Mr. English
No!
Mr. Christopher Murphy
(Welwyn and Hatfield)
On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. Would you be kind enough to clarify for hon. Members the situation relating to the Bill?
Mr. Deputy Speaker
I put the Question, That the Bill be now read a Second time. The hon. Member for Nottingham, West (Mr. English) said "No".
Mr. Geoffrey Dickens
(Huddersfield, West)
Too late.
Mr. Deputy Speaker
There cannot be a vote on it. Debate to be resumed what day?
Mr. Murphy
With the authority of the hon. Member in charge of the Bill, Friday 23 April.