HL Deb 28 January 1988 vol 492 c777

7.5 p.m.

The Minister of State for Defence Procurement (Lord Trefgarne)

My Lords, I understand that no amendments have been set down to this Bill and that no noble Lord has indicated a wish to move a manuscript amendment or to speak in Committee. Therefore, unless any noble Lord objects, I beg to move on behalf of my noble friend Lord Glenarthur that the order of commitment be discharged.

Moved, That the order of commitment be discharged.—(Lord Trefgarne.)

On Question, Motion agreed to.

Viscount Long

My Lords, I beg to move that the House do now adjourn during pleasure until 8.6 p.m.

Moved accordingly, and, on Question, Motion agreed to.

[The Sitting was suspended from 7.6 to 8.6 p.m.]