§ The Secretary of State for the Home Department and Lord Privy Seal (Mr. R. A. Butler)I have a short business statement to make, with the leave of the House.
On Monday, as the House is aware, it is proposed to take the Report stage of the Civil Vote on Account formally.
Afterwards, a debate will take place on an Opposition Motion entitled "Disclosure of Budget Intention"—[That 1538 this House regrets the premature disclosure of a Budget intention by the President of the Board of Trade and calls upon the Prime Minister to uphold the high standards established by Parliamentary tradition in such circumstances.] —instead of a debate on the Government's social policy previously announced.
§ Mr. J. GriffithsSpeaking for my hon. and right hon. Friends, I have to say that we felt that it was our duty to table the Motion for Monday because of the urgency and importance of the matter, but I should like the right hon. Gentleman and the House to know that we shall take the first opportunity after Monday to hold a debate on the Government's social policy.
§ Mr. Emrys HughesCan the Lord Privy Seal give an assurance that there will be no Ministerial announcement during the weekend which will result in speculation in whisky shares?