When there have been so many justified demands from all parts of the House for a debate on the Crisis in the Tin Mining Industry and the Effect of closures on the mining communities in Cornwall, why has not the right hon. Gentleman been able to find time for a debate?

Thirdly, the right hon. Gentleman replied favourably last week to the pressure from my right hon. Friend the Leader of the Opposition for a debate on the Crisis in the Tin Mining Industry and the Effects of mine closures on communities in Cornwall.