§ The LORD CHANCELLOR (Lord Hailsham of Saint Marylebone)My Lords, before the commencement of the business of the day I would like to take the opportunity to tell the House that, with the approval of Her Majesty, I have accepted an invitation from the Swiss Minister of Justice and Police to pay an official visit to Switzerland from this Thursday 26th June to Monday 30th June. I hope the House will agree to grant me leave of absence for Thursday 26th and also for part of Monday 30th. Although I shall be back in England on Monday, I do not think I shall be back in time to be on the Woolsack at 2.30.