§ Mr. SpeakerI now wish myself to make a statement.
On 22nd October last I informed the House that I had invited Sir Edmund Compton to undertake a review of the administrative services of the House, with particular reference to organisation and staffing. Sir Edmund has completed his task, and the report is now in my hands. I am formally laying the report on the Table today. Thereafter it will be printed and made available as soon as possible.
I will now enter into consultations about setting up the small committee of Members to which I referred in my earlier statement.
I am sure that right hon. and hon. Members will wish me to express the gratitude of the House to Sir Edmund Compton for the considerable time and effort he has devoted to this task and for the speed with which he has produced his report.