HC Deb 09 October 1941 vol 374 cc1126-7
Mr. Lees-Smith

Will the Lord Privy Seal tell us the forthcoming Business of the House?

Mr. Attlee

The Business will be as follows:

First Sitting Day—Committee and, if possible, further stages of the Agriculture (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill; Committee and remaining stages of the Prolongation of Parliament Bill and of the Local Elections Bill.

Second Sitting Day—Report and Third Reading of the Agriculture (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, if not previously disposed of; Second Reading of the Marriage (Members of His Majesty's Forces) Bill, which is expected to be received from another place; and Motion to approve the Fish Sales (Charges) Order.

Third Sitting Day—The Adjournment of the House will be moved, and a Debate will take place on Service pay and dependants' allowances.

I would state also that, at the end of Questions, I propose to ask the House to go into Secret Session, in order that I may make a statement on a Motion relating to the Sittings of the House.

Mr. Lees-Smith

In regard to the Second Sitting Day, which does not seem to be a very full day, will the Lord Privy Seal take note that a number of hon. Members would like to raise questions in regard to health?

Mr. Bevan

When will the right hon. Gentleman be in a position to announce the end of the Session?

Mr. Attlee

I cannot say.