§ Mr. BELLAIRSasked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that the House has not had an opportunity of discussing the Vote for the Admiralty during the present Parliament; and, in view of the number of questions on which Members desire to challenge the administration of the Admiralty, whether he proposes to afford them an opportunity of doing so?
§ Mr. GRETTONhad given notice of the following question: To ask the Prime Minister if, in view of the fact that the organisation of the Board of Admiralty will not be considered by the Sub-committee of the Committee of National Defence, he will find time for discussion of this subject at a convenient hour during the present Session?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI am anxious to consult the general convenience of the House in regard to the particular Votes which may be taken on the days allotted to 1049 Supply. In accordance with precedent, I shall, as a general rule, endeavour to respond to any request which may be made by the official Opposition. So far, I have bad no request to put down the Vote for the Admiralty, but no doubt an opportunity will be afforded later in the Session.