§ Mr. Deputy Speaker (Mr. Ernest Armstrong)We now come to the Exeter-Launceston-Bodmin trunk road (compulsory purchase orders).
§ Sir Peter Mills (Torridge and Devon, West)In view of the assurances that have been given to me in writing concerning a prayer in another place, I am satisfied that it would not be appropriate for me to move this motion tonight, but I reserve my position in the future.
§ Mr. Anthony Steen (South Hams)On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker. Although I am delighted at this welcome news and would like to congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Torridge and Devon, West (Sir P. Mills) on making it possible, is it in order for the measure to remain on the Order Paper, occupying valuable space? As the order expires next Tuesday, will you confirm, Mr. Deputy Speaker, as the Leader of the House is in the Chamber, that the order should be removed from the Order Paper?
§ Mr. Deputy SpeakerI understand that the order will be taken from the Order Paper, in view of the comment by the hon. Member for Torridge and Devon, West (Sir P. Mills).