§ The Lord Chancellor (Lord Mackay of Clashfern)My Lords, before the commencement of business, I take the opportunity to inform the House that I am to undertake a longstanding engagement formally to open the new regional offices of Industrial Tribunals in Newcastle Upon Tyne on Friday, 28th June 1996.
Accordingly, I trust that the House will agree to grant me leave of absence on Friday, 28th June 1996.