§ Mr. PeytonOn a point of order. Have you had any request, Mr. Speaker, from the Minister of Power for your permission to answer a Question relating to the coal industry?
I ask this because it is widely expected that the right hon. Gentleman is to make a very important statement on the future of this industry this afternoon and, if that is the case, it would be an unpardonable discourtesy to the House if it were not made to the House.
§ Mr. SpeakerI have not had such a request.