§ Mr. Secretary Patten, supported by the Prime Minister, Mr. Secretary Clarke, Mr. Secretary Heseltine, Mr. Secretary Hunt, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Mr. Eric Forth and Mr. Nigel Forman, presented a Bill to amend the law about education: And the same was read the First time; and ordered to be read a Second time tomorrow and to be printed. [Bill 71.]
§ Dr. Robert Spink (Castle Point)On a point of order, Madam Speaker. May I present a petition?
§ Madam SpeakerI am sorry. Apparently the hon. Gentleman's petition was down for last night, which he probably did not realise. If he will leave the petition, I am sure that we can look at it next week.
§ Dr. SpinkMay I therefore formally present the petition on another day? I did ask for the petition to be presented today.
§ Madam SpeakerI am sorry if there has been any confusion. The hon. Gentleman will be able to present the petition on another day.