§ Mr. David SteelOn a point of order, Mr. Speaker. I am concerned about the exchange that took place at Question Time between my right hon. Friend the Leader of the Liberal Party and the Prime Minister about the pre-circulation of the White Paper on devolution. The Prime Minister gave a clear reply that he would be looking into the question. May I submit that this is a matter for the House as a whole and not just the Government? May I ask whether you will undertake to look into this issue, because if it is correct that the White Paper is circulating in advance among Press and television commentators, what it means is that Members of this House of all parties—including Labour Back-Bench Members—will be put in the position on Thursday of having to give instant comment on a long and complicated document. This will not show Parliament in a very good light, especially when we shall be answering questions from those who have had ample time to study the matter.
§ Mr. SpeakerThis is a matter for the Government, not for me. I am, however, keeping my eye on it.