Mr. GallaghanMay I raise another point concerned with business, Mr. Speaker? We are faced in Cyprus with 36 an unprecedented situation, the arming of civilians to protect them against attacks by E.O.K.A. terrorists. We hope that the Government will make a full statement to the House at the earliest opportunity. We also hope that they will state their political policy for dealing with this matter as well as other issues. May I ask, therefore, whether we may have a statement from the Leader of the House, after consultation with the Colonial Secretary, at the earliest possible time?
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerI did not realise that the hon. Member intended to raise this matter and I should like to have an opportunity of putting the point he has made to the Prime Minister with a view to an early statement being made. At the moment, until I have done that, I cannot give a date or time for such a statement, but I shall do my best to put the point to the Prime Minister.
§ Mr. Callaghanrose—
§ Mr. SpeakerI think that this is a little out of order. I am very doubtful as to whether I should permit it. The hon. Member for Cardiff, South-East (Mr. Callaghan) is asking a question about something quite different from the matter on which I made a statement a few minutes ago.
§ Mr. CallaghanI am asking a question about business, Sir. I understand that this is the moment that one asks about business and I was putting a supplementary question on it.
§ Mr. SpeakerThis is the right time for asking a question about business, but the day is wrong.