[blml] Are the laws clear on telling pard to ask a question?

[Tim West-Meads]

Ed wrote:

> I think you should rather use L73C. Technically, it would seem that  
> if, after explaining this law, West still asks the question, South  
> must answer (I can't find a law that would allow me to rule that he  
> need not), but if West did that, I would issue a significant PP  
> (because of "must" in Law 73C) even if I did not adjust the score.

A little harsh perhaps.  Were I West I'd likely ask in order to ensure I 
found the least suggested LA based on my partner's illegal actions.
I hesitate to suggest that asking in order to find the "cleanest" option 
is required by L73C but I think it might be.

Tim