§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement as to the reasons for the delay in publication of the bound copies of the Official Report, sixth series.
§ Mr. HayhoeI understand that a change in the system for compiling indexes led to a serious delay in the delivery of copy to Her Majesty's Stationery Office. However, volume 52 is due to be published on 7 December. Officials of the House and HMSO are urgently considering how best to improve the position.