§ 33. Mr. WinnickTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how many parliamentary questions he has answered since he last answered questions orally in the House.
§ Mr. Chris PattenFive, Sir.
§ Mr. WinnickThat must have kept the right hon. Gentleman pretty busy. Although the Tory vote in Walton was the lowest Tory percentage vote this century—a new record—is it not of some consolation to the right hon. Gentleman that at least the Tory candidate in that by-election got a few more votes than Lord Sutch?
§ Mr. PattenIt was a great comfort to us that all Conservative Members who were asked supported the Conservative candidate in Walton. I understand that that was not the case for the Opposition.