§ Mr. HORATIO MYERasked the Prime Minister whether the London Elections Bill would be first order for 4th June, as stated at question time, or whether the Report stage of the Money Resolutions of the Trade Boards Bill would be first order, as stated by the President of the Board of Trade?
The PRIME MINISTERI understand that last evening an assurance was given by the Opposition through the Patronage Secretary that if the Report stage of the Money Resolution was placed before the London Elections Bill it would not occupy much time. I trust therefore it will not prejudice the House in regard to coming to a decision on the second reading of that Bill on that day.
§ Sir A. ACLAND-HOODI agree with the right hon. Gentleman that, as regards the Report stage of this Resolution, there was an arrangement that the discussion should not be unduly prolonged; but I must safeguard myself by saying that there was no agreement on our side that the 1032 Motion for the London Elections Bill or any other Bill of the Government should be decided prematurely.
The PRIME MINISTERI am quite sure everybody will accept that assurance. The Money Resolution will be put first, but it will not prejudice the Debate on the London Elections Bill.