Easter paradeLord Irvine is off for a nice Easter break this week, better known as an official nine-day tour of central and eastern Europe.

He is spending a day each in Romania, Hungary and Slovakia, and two days in Poland, but is fortunate to find himself in the charming city of Prague for four days over the weekend - although official engagements are only scheduled for the Friday and Saturday.

Apparently, the Lord Chancellor will be accompanied by his wife and a private secretary.

Let's hope the secretary makes himself scarce and finds something to do while the Irvines see the sights.