§ The Lord Chancellor (Lord Hailsham of Saint Marylebone)My Lords, before the commencement of business I take the opportunity to inform the House that on Friday, 15th May I am to have the honour of attending upon His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester when he opens the new combined courts centre at Peterborough. Accordingly I trust that the House will agree to grant me leave of absence for Friday, 15th May.