READING BOROUGH COUNCIL BILL

House of Commons, 21 January 2010.

John Butterfill (Conservative, Bournemouth West)

On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. There was a problem during the Division on the closure motion. I was one of those who were looking after the situation, and I went into the toilets to ensure that no one was left in there before we closed the procedure with the Tellers. When I came out-having found no one in there-the Clerks were still in their places, but one of my colleagues had gone through and said "All out", which meant that the Tellers did not have an opportunity to record accurately that I was still going through. The Clerks say that only you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, can ensure that my name is included as one of those who voted in the Division.

Alan Haselhurst (Deputy Speaker, Saffron Walden)

If that is in my power, I so order, but in any event the hon. Gentleman has made it absolutely clear to the House and those who follow our affairs what his intention was. I think the conclusion that we can draw is that it pays to be fleet of foot.