§ Motion made, and Question proposed, "That this House do now adjourn."—(Sir A. Acland-Hood.)
§ Mr. RUNCIMAN (Dewsbury)said he wished to ask the right hon. Gentleman the Patronage Secretary whether any effort was likely to be made to secure the reappointment soon of the Foreign Ships Regulations Committee, which sat last session. The question was rery pressing, and all that was necessary was to hear the Board of Trade evidence in order to complete their Report. What he wanted was that a Report should be made by the Committee, and some action taken upon it this session.
§ * THE PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY (Sir A. ACLAND-HOOD, Somersetshire, Wellington)said he was sure his hon. friend would help the Government to get this. Committee through in a few days.
§ SIR WILFRID LAWSON (Cornwall, Camborne)asked if there was any truth in a report which had got in to circulation that the Speaker had tendered his resignation?
§ * SIR A. ACLAND-HOODNo Sir; I have no knowledge of anything of the kind.
§ Adjourned at twenty-five minutes after Eleven o'clock.