HC Deb 21 May 1908 vol 189 cc517-8
MR. BELLAIRS

I beg to ask the Prime Minister if, in view of the controversial character of the Official Secrets Bill and the prospective congestion of business, the Government intend to introduce the Bill in this House.

MR. ASQUITH

The Official Secrets Bill has already been introduced into the House of Lords.

MR. BELLAIRS

My Question refers to the House of Commons.

MR. ASQUITH

And I have replied that the Bill has already been introduced into the other House.

MR. BYLES (Salford, N.)

When it comes down to this House, having regard to the extaordinary provisions contained in it, will the right hon. Gentleman take care there is ample opportunity for discussing it.

* MR. SPEAKER

That is a hypothetical Question.