§ Mr. Eadieasked the Lord President of the Council what is the practice of the Administration regarding the availability of Ministers for attendance during Adjournment debates of the House.
§ Mr. WhitelawMinisters are always available to attend at such debates if the appropriate procedure is followed. This has remained unchanged under successive Administrations. It requires that Members should give reasonable notice to the Minister or his office in person, or, failing this, to the Leader of the House, the Chief Whip or their offices; 197W Thereafter the Speaker's office should always be notified.