HC Deb 21 October 1908 vol 194 c1151
MR. PIRIE (Aberdeen, N.)

I beg to ask the Secretary for Scotland if the Government intend to proceed with all the stages of the Trawling in Prohibited Areas Prevention Bill this year; and, if so, is it intended to refer the Committee stage to the Scottish Grand Committee.

THE SECRETARY FOR SCOTLAND (Mr. SINCLAIR,) Forfarshire

My hon. friend accurately describes the wishes of the Government; how far those wishes can be carried out must depend upon the general progress of business.

MR. PIRIE

Have the provisions of the Bill been approved by the Cabinet, or is it merely a Departmental affair?

MR. SINCLAIR

It is a Government Bill.

MR. PIRIE

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that if a certain Motion threatened in another place is passed, it will be impossible for this Bill to become law this year, if at all?

MR. SINCLAIR

Yes, I am aware of that.

MR. PIRIE

And—

*MR. SPEAKER

The hon. Member has already had several shots.

MR. STANLEY WILSON (Yorkshire, E.R., Holderness)

When the Second Reading is taken will the right hon. Gentleman see that there is opportunity for full and unfettered discussion?

[No Answer was returned.]