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Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 14 July 1977.

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Photo of Mr Michael Foot Mr Michael Foot , Ebbw Vale 12:00, 14 July 1977

I have already said that I do not believe that there would be any sense in my promising debates on all the different subjects raised by hon. Members. That is not possible. The House knows which opportunities exist for debates before the Recess and hon. Members must look for such opportunities. When statements are made to the House next week or the following week, we cannot promise debates on all of them. Even so, other hon. Members are still pressing for statements. I therefore cannot give the answer for which the hon. Gentleman is asking. Indeed, he, among others, might be dismayed if I agreed.