§ The following Question stood upon the Order Paper:
§ 33. Sir ROBERT GRIMSTONTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, what reports he has received from the Secretary-General of the United Nations on plans for the clearance of the Suez Canal, and the liberation of ships trapped therein.
§ Sir R. GrimstonOn a point of order. My Question No. 33, Mr. Speaker, deals with ships trapped in the Canal. As that is a very topical Question and one of great interest, would you permit my right hon. and learned Friend to answer it, if he is willing so to do?
§ Mr. SpeakerI have had no notice of a request to answer this Question after the normal time, a request which must be made before I can allow it.