§ The Lord President of the Council (Mr. Herbert Bowden)Mr. Speaker, with permission, I should like to make a short business statement.
On Thursday, 10th December, the House will be asked to consider, in addition to the business already announced, the Motion on the Highlands and Islands Shipping Services.
In relation to Monday, 14th December, the business now proposed is the Second Reading of the Cereals Marketing Bill, which it is hoped will be obtained by seven o'clock, and of the Severn Bridge Tolls Bill.
§ Mr. RankinMay I thank my right hon. Friend for the commendable speed with which he has proceeded in dealing with the Highland shipping undertaking?