An amendment which sought to stop the Government changing coronavirus laws without first consulting MPs will not be debated.
The decision gives Boris Johnson breathing space in his bid to tame Tory fury over the government's "1984-style" coronavirus laws.
Making his statement, Mr Speaker took time to blast the government's "totally unsatisfactory" behaviour, with laws published "hours before they come into force".
He said ministers' reasoning was "unconvincing and shows a total disregard for the House". But he ruled that the amendment was out of order under advice from Parliamentary lawyers. "But I am looking to the Government to rebuild relationships with this House after the contempt it has shown," he added.