§ The Lord Chancellor (Lord Mackay of Clashfern)My Lords, before the commencement of business I should like to take the opportunity to inform the House that, with the approval of Her Majesty the Queen, I have accepted an invitation from Professor Basil Markesinis, Director of the Institute of Anglo-American Law in Leiden, to visit the university and deliver a lecture on law reform between 13th and 17th April. Accordingly I trust that the House will agree to grant me leave of absence for Friday, 14th April.
§ Lord Elwyn-JonesMy Lords, will the noble and learned Lord be accompanied on that occasion?
§ The Lord ChancellorI can think of some excellent companions, my Lords.