WALES (Hansard, 18 January 1982)

HC Deb 18 January 1982 vol 16 cc1-13 1

§ Mr. Ioan Evans
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. The appearance on the Order Paper of a question about the recent weather in Wales might have had some influence on whether there was to be a statement on the matter. However, the hon. Member who tabled the question is not in the Chamber. In view of the serious situation in Wales, will the Secretary of State confirm that he intends to make a statement later?

§ Mr. Speaker
There are two questions about the weather in Wales which could go rather wide. The hon. Member who tabled the question referred to may well arrive by the time that question is reached.

Several Hon. Members
rose—

§ Mr. Abse
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. Given the appalling conditions that have existed in Wales and the appalling industrial, social and personal consequences, we are all astonished that the Minister has not come forward with a statement. Since the Minister has been so sluggish, could not question No. 11 be taken at the end of Question Time—since the hon. Gentleman who tabled it is not yet in his place and this is an important matter—so that we can discuss the serious situation?

Several Hon. Members
rose—

§ Mr. Speaker
Order. May I point out that such points of order are taking up the time allotted to other hon. Members, who are entitled to have answered the questions they have on the Order Paper?