§ Mr. SpeakerI wish to inform the House that I have been invited by the Rector and by the President and Members of the Council of the University of Caen to go there next Saturday to receive an honorary degree, as Speaker of the House of Commons, as a recognition of the collection of books which the House presented to that University last year. I therefore ask the indulgence and leave of the House to be absent for this purpose.
§ The Lord President of the Council (Mr. Herbert Morrison)I am quite sure that hon. Members in all quarters of the House will at once acquiesce in your absence, Mr. Speaker, for the purpose of your visit to the University of Caen to receive this distinction. I am sure the House would wish me to say that they are very glad indeed that this distinction is to be conferred upon you, for we all realise that we shall have a reflected share of the credit which is bestowed. We have received the news with pleasure, and we hope very much that you will have a happy and pleasurable journey.
§ Captain CrookshankMay we on this side of the House also congratulate you, Mr. Speaker, on the distinction which is to be conferred upon you, and say that we feel, as the Lord President said, that the honour which you get as our spokesman also reflects some credit upon ourselves.