(by Private Notice) asked the Lord Privy Seal whether in view of the fact that the Report of the Chief Factory Inspector has not yet been presented to the House, he will arrange for the Home Office Vote to be taken at a later date?

As the Noble Lord is aware, subjects for discussion on Supply Days are matters of arrangement through the usual channels, and are arranged to meet the desire of the Opposition parties.

Does not my right hon. Friend realise that it is an obvious absurdity to arrange through the usual channels to discuss the Home Office Vote before the publication of the Factory Inspector's Report?

The Report referred to is a very voluminous document, and I am told that it will take some time before it is issued. The Opposition parties in the House have heard the statement of the Noble Lord and may consider it.