HL Deb 20 April 1993 vol 544 cc1372-3

3.8 p.m.

Lord Hesketh

My Lords, it may be—

Lord Mishcon

My Lords, I hate to press the Minister—

Lord Hesketh

My Lords, we have reached the 30th minute and I am afraid that I cannot give way.

It may be for the convenience of the House to know that the Committee stage of the Education Bill will be adjourned at around 7.30 p.m. for about one hour and that during this adjournment the Second Reading of the Protection of Animals (Scotland) Bill will be taken.