Balloted questions numbers 16 to 31, inclusive, will go for written reply unless it is requested before 4 o'clock that they are put into a future ballot. We do not seem to be making the best use of Question Time as about 50 per cent of the balloted questions have not been reached. I ask the Deputies to consider whether that is in their interest and I will co-operate with them in relation to these questions.

I wish to have Question No. 16 retained for the next lottery.

I have 31 questions down——

Time was lost in the early stages.

I agree but unfortunately some people seem to be luckier than others. Are the questions actually drawn out of a hat or are they listed in the order——

I am surprised at the Deputy——

I just wonder how it is organised.

Any Deputy in the House is welcome to go to the general office at a specified time each day and draw them out of a hat.

I have been very unlucky.

I was very unlucky twice in not having very important questions regarding Castle Brand addressed to the Minister and I will have to wait for a written reply.

The remaining questions will appear on tomorrow's Order Paper.