It is proposed to take Nos. 4 (resumed), 5, 6 (resumed), 7, 8 and 9. Private Members' Business will be taken from 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m., No. 73 by agreement.

May I ask the Taoiseach why the reports of the National Prices Commission for the months of July, August and September have not been published or circulated to Members of the House?

They would be too big a shock before the by-elections.

The increases recommended have been announced already. I expect the reports will be published in a short time. I cannot say exactly when.

Would the Taoiseach not regard that as unusual in the light of the fact that, when there was a delay of one month when we were in office, he practically brought the Butter Exchange Band up from Cork.

No better band.