§ Lord DenhamMy Lords, it may be for the convenience of your Lordships if I announce that dinner will be available today at the usual time. The Committee stage of the Civic Government (Scotland) Bill will be adjourned at approximately 7 o'clock for a short period, and during this adjournment the Committee stage of the Civil Aviation (Amendment) Bill will be taken.
§ Lord GlenamaraMy Lords, are we not to have a Statement today on the appalling crisis in the nation's social and economic life, with the rise in the unemployment figure to over 3 million, telling us what the Government propose to do about it?
§ Lord DenhamMy Lords, the noble Lord will be well aware of the rules governing Statements in this House.
§ Lord GlenamaraI am, my Lords. That is why I asked the question.