§ The Lord Chancellor (Lord Mackay of Clashfern)My Lords, before the commencement of business, I take the opportunity to inform the House that I have accepted an invitation to attend the European Speakers' Conference in Brussels, in my capacity as Speaker of the House, from Thursday 7th June to Friday 8th June 1990. Accordingly, I trust that the House will agree to grant me leave of absence for Thursday 7th June 1990.