§ The Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons (Mr Michael Foot)With permission, Mr Speaker, I will make a short statement about next Tuesday's business.
The subject for debate chosen by the Opposition has been changed and will be the misuse of the Government's discretionary powers. The debate will arise on a motion for the Adjournment of the House.
§ Mr. FellOn a point of order, Mr. Speaker. As the Leader of the House has just made a statement on the change of business, I wonder whether I may ask him a question.
Last night there was a report that 2,000 guerrillas had landed in Rhodesia from Cuban-dominated territory next door. This sounds very much like an invasion of Rhodesia. In view of this, I wonder whether inquiries could be made of the Foreign Office and whether a Foreign Office Minister could be asked to make a statement to the House if there is substance in the report.
§ Mr. FootI shall convey what the hon. Gentleman said to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, but I cannot give any guarantee about a statement.