§ Lord DENHAMMy Lords, as my noble friend Lord Trefgarne has mentioned, with the leave of the House, at a convenient moment after 3.30 p.m., my noble friend Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal will repeat a Statement on the modernisation of the NATO long-range theatre nuclear forces.
My Lords, perhaps I could say one more thing. This evening is the occasion of the annual dinner of our Doorkeepers. I should like therefore to make a special plea for brevity of speeches today. As your Lordships are aware, they look after us without complaint, if necessary until any hour of the night, and with that unfailing blend of firmness and impeccable courtesy with which we are all familiar. I am sure that noble Lords will wish to ensure that, on this one evening in the year, we should be as helpful as possible to them.
§ Several noble Lords: Hear, Hear!