HC Deb 21 July 1908 vol 192 c1737
MR. LAURENCE HARDY

I beg to ask the Prime Minister whether, in view of the urgent necessity of the case, he will undertake that an early opportunity be given to the House to discuss the Report of the Select Committee on Hops.

MR. ASQUITH

I am afraid that the time at the disposal of the House will not admit of a discussion upon this Report before the adjournment.

MR. LAURENCE HARDY

In view of the urgency of the matter, will the right hon. Gentleman undertake to bring in legislation on the subject during the autumn session?

MR. ASQUITH

I cannot give any such undertaking, but I will undertake to consider the Report very carefully during the holidays.

MR. CHAPLIN

Will no opportunity of any kind be given the House to discuss this very important subject?

MR. ASQUITH

I do not know whether it would be in order on the Appropriation Bill or on the Motion for adjournment.

*SIR W. J. COLLINS (St. Pancras, W.)

Will the right hon. Gentleman consider the advisability of adopting some or all of the practical recommendations contained in the Report?

MR. ASQUITH

Yes, when time allows.

MR. LAURENCE HARDY

I shall be obliged to raise this question on the first opportunity.

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