It was understood that the Minister went missing on a "fact finding" day trip to Hardup Hall, where he was last seen heading for the loo.  Sir Jeremy Bagshott- Browne ,the owner, was at a loss to explain the MP's disappearance and he was quick to discount rumours regarding the involvement of an amply proportioned lady  said to haunt the corridors.

The minister was also known to be involved in  the proposed tax on household rubbish  which has attracted criticism from some quarters who regard the exercise as merely an excuse for raising revenue.  Housewives in particular expressed concern about the possibility of Customs and Excise sending round inspectors to "spot check" their bits and pieces.

However,  Marketers in the Black Economy are said to be furious at the possibility of any delay  which will prevent them selling details of suitable tax free fly tipping sites where the public can dispose of their rubbish   under the cover of darkness.