Second Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means (Hansard, 27 February 1981)

HC Deb 27 February 1981 vol 999 c1077 1077

§ Motion made, and Question proposed, That (he right hon. Ernest Armstrong be appointed Second Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means.—[Mr. Pym.]

§ Mr. John Silkin (Deptford)
May I say how much the Opposition welcome the motion? We wish our right hon. Friend every success and happiness in his new appointment.

§ Mr. Speaker
May I say a personal word? I am delighted that the right hon. Gentleman will join our team. The poor fellow does not know what he is in for.

§ Question put and agreed to.