§ 2.35 p.m.
§ VISCOUNT ALEXANDER OF HILLSBOROUGHMy Lords, before we start Business, could I anticipate the Leader of the House and ask whether any statement will be made to-day with regard to the sinking of the British steamer in the Persian Gulf?
§ THE JOINT PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT (LORD CHESHAM)My Lords, I understand that my right honourable friend the Minister of Transport is to make a statement in another place a little later in the afternoon, and with your Lordships' permission I should like to make a similar statement at some convenient moment at, or soon after, half-past three.