Object.

Bill to be read a Second time on Friday 16 October.

theft from shops (use of penalty notices for disorder) Bill

Motion made, That the Bill be now read a Second time.

Object.

Bill to be read a Second time on Friday 16 October.

fuel poverty (nO. 2) bill

Motion made, That the Bill be now read a Second time.

Object.

Bill to be read a Second time on Friday 16 October.

illegally logged timber (prohibition of sale) Bill

Resumption of adjourned debate on Question (26 June), That the Bill be now read a Second time.

Object.

Debate to be resumed on Friday 16 October.

home repossession (protection) bill

Motion made, That the Bill be read a Second time.

Object.

Bill to be read a Second time on Friday 16 October.

employers’ liability insurance bureau bill

Motion made, That the Bill be read a Second time.

Object.

Bill to be read a Second time on Friday 16 October.

pharmaceutical labelling (warning of cognitive function impairment) Bill

Motion made, That the Bill be now read a Second time.

Object.

Bill to be read a Second time on Friday 16 October.

land use (garden protection etc) Bill

Resumption of adjourned debate on Question (8 May), That the Bill be now read a Second time.

Object.

Debate to be resumed on Friday 16 October.

road signs (tourist destinations and facilities) bill

Motion made, That the Bill be now read a Second time.

Object.

Bill to be read a Second time on Friday 16 October.

protection of garden land (development control) Bill

Motion made, That the Bill be now read a Second time.

Object.

Bill to be read a Second time on Friday 16 October.

airport expansion (parliamentary approval) Bill

Motion made, That the Bill be now read a Second time.

Object.

Bill to be read a Second time on Friday 16 October.

british museum act 1963 (amendment) bill

Resumption of adjourned debate on Question (15 May), That the Bill be now read a Second time.

Object.

Debate to be resumed on Friday 16 October.

torture (damages) (nO. 2) bill

Motion made, That the Bill be now read a Second time.

Object.

Bill to be read a Second time on Friday 16 October.

On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. We have just seen 13 Bills on the trot objected to by the Government Whip. Is there any way we could discover whether objections are ever on a point of substance or whether they occur simply because the Government do not like private Members’ Bills?

The hon. Gentleman is a very experienced Member of this House and knows precisely how these things operate. There may well be room for change or improvement, but it is certainly not for me to advocate it this afternoon.