P142 CEJFAX 142 Thu 4 Nov 21:13/18 1/2 I COMMONS MAJOR CONDEMNS DISRUPTION OVER BILL John Major has condemned last night's disruption over the rail privbtisation bill as a "disgrace to Parliament". He also reaffirmed the Government's commitment to protecting the rights of British Rail pjnsionjrs. Mr Major attacked Labour leader John Smith for not controlling Labour MPs last night. But Labour MP Kevin Barron accused the Govjrnmjnt of having created a "shambolic mess" over the bill. Direct from Westminster Next News Politics Main News TopTravelP142 CEEFAX 142 Thu 4 Nov 21:13/36 )|l4|l4|, 2/2 COMMONS RBIL VOTES "DISGRBCEFUL": SPEAKER The Commons Spjakjr Betty Boothroyd has said the behaviour of MPs during last night's votes on the Railways Bill was "disgraceful". She told the Commons she would bj making her own inquiries into what went on. Miss Boothroyd described the rowdy scenes as an attempt to disrupt the procedures of the Commons. Her comments follow allegations of jostling in the lobbies and bids to delay votes by wedging doors closed ( Direct from Westminster Next News Politics Main News TopTravel