§ MR. BELLAIRSI beg to ask the Prime Minister whether he is aware that the Report stages of Vote A. and Vote 1 of the Navy Estimates were allowed to go through at a late hour of the night on 19th March as a result of an agreement that Vote 5 of the Navy Estimates would be placed first on the Order Paper at an early date; and whether he can now state in what manner he proposes to carry out this undertaking, so that the question of training of naval officers and the engine-room personnel can be adequately discussed.
§ MR. ASQUITHI recognise that an intimation was given to the House that an opportunity would be afforded for the further consideration of Vote 5 of the Navy Estimates, and I am proposing to place that Vote, and Votes 14, 13, and 15 on the Order Paper next week, probably Wednesday. I am hoping that not more than half a day will be devoted to the discussion of these Navy Votes.
§ MR. BELLAIRSWill the Vote be brought on immediately after the Questions as promised by the First Lord?
§ MR. ASQUITHI am not acquainted with the terms of the promise, but I think it will be first.
§ MR. BARNES (Glasgow, Blackfriars)Is Vote 5 to be taken on this half-day?
§ MR. ASQUITHYes, Sir. I do not think Votes 13, 14 and 15 will take much time.