HC Deb 21 May 1908 vol 189 cc518-9
MR. WILLIAM REDMOND

I beg to ask the Prime Minister whether he will consider the advisability of so arranging the business of the Session each year that the House may be enabled to rise for the recess not later than the end of June.

MR. ASQUITH

If we can succeed in arranging our business, as I hope we may, so as to rise for the recess in July, I think that is as great a change as we can at present propose, or as will be found consistent with the general convenience.

MR. WILLIAM REDMOND

Is the right hon. Gentleman in a position to state what particular portion of July?

MR. ASQUITH

I think it will be very near the end. (Cries of "Which end?")

MR. WILLIAM REDMOND

I hope the right hon. Gentleman will so arrange it that it will not be at any rate after July 12.