Former MP for Portsmouth South
indicated assent.
It is not a question for consultation through the usual channels. I will do my best to implement the undertaking given by my hon. Friend.
In the absence of my right hon. Friend the Minister of Health, I have his instructions to say that he realises that the House would like to have as much time for the Third Reading of this Bill as possible, and, as the House was up fairly late last night, if hon. Members opposite will agree, it would be convenient that we should finish the Report stage at a conveniently early hour...
On behalf of the Government, I may say that we shall be glad to conclude the business at the earliest possible hour.
There is a distinct understanding that if the Debate on the Report stage and Third Reading is not concluded at one o'clock, the Government are prepared to move the Adjournment.
The Under-Secretary of State has asked me to say he received notice of this question this morning, and he finds it impossible only to come down to the House and give answers at the very short notice he has received. He has asked me to say he will communicate with the hon. and gallant Gentleman by letter as soon as he possibly can.
Yes, certainly.
I will communicate the hon. Member's desire to the Under-Secretary.
