§ Mr. WoodburnOn a point of order. I understand that the Secretary of State for Scotland announced in the Press that he was to make a statement in answer to a Question about the Forth Bridge by the hon. and gallant Member for Perth and East Perthshire (Colonel Sir A. Gomme-Duncan). Have you received any request of that kind, Mr. Speaker?
§ Mr. SpeakerI have received no such request. The Clerk will now proceed to read the Orders of the day.
§ Mr. G. M. ThomsonI must apologise. Mr. Speaker. It took me a moment to realise what answer you were making to my right hon. Friend the Member for East Stirlingshire (Mr. Woodburn). As I understand, the Secretary of State for Scotland has made a statement in the Press about this matter, which is of very great importance to Scotland. I submit to you, with respect, Sir, that it is not in keeping with the dignity of the House that he should not now make a statement to the House.
§ Mr. SpeakerThat has nothing to do with me. I have nothing to do with what appears in the Press. I have to deal only with requests made to me. No such request has been made to me and, therefore, the matter cannot now be discussed