§ Lord DenhamMy Lords, at a convenient moment after 3.30 this afternoon my noble friend the Leader of the House will, with the leave of the House, repeat a Statement that is to be made in another place on the European Council in Hanover.
It may be for the convenience of the House if I announce that the Report stage of the Local Government Finance Bill will be adjourned at approximately 7 p.m. for approximately one hour and that during this adjournment the British Waterways Board (Rateable Values) (Scotland) Amendment Order 1988 and the Docks and Harbours (Rateable Values) (Scotland) Amendment Order 1988 will be taken.