§ Sir CHARLES DILKEasked the Prime Minister whether he could now inform the House on which allotted day of Supply he proposes to follow the precedent of 2nd August, 1904, in order to give the House the opportunity referred to by him on 13th July, 1908, afforded by the creation of Subhead E of the Treasury Vote, for the discussion of certain military and naval problems in their entirety?
§ The PRIME MINISTERIn the event of there being a general desire to discuss the Votes referred to by my right hon. Friend, I shall be glad to put it down on one of the days allotted for Supply.
§ Mr. ARTHUR LEEWill the right hon. Gentleman say whether it is likely to be taken before Whitsuntide?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI hope so; but I will consult the general wish of the House.