§ 3.23 p.m.
§ LORD CRATHORNEMy Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question of which I have given Private Notice; namely,
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will make a Statement on the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.
EARL ST. ALDWYNMy Lords, with the leave of the House, my noble friend Lord Ferrers will answer this Question at a convenient moment after 3.30 p.m.
May I take this opportunity of reminding your Lordships that the Doorkeepers are having their Christmas Dinner this evening, and I therefore hope that the House may find it possible to complete its Business by about 6.30 p.m.