§ Mr. BRIDGEMANasked the Prime Minister whether it is intended to proceed with the Assurance Companies Bill during this Session?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the TREASURY (Mr. Joseph Pease)If this Bill is regarded, as I hope it is, as a non-controversial measure, and is generally acceptable, we shall proceed with it, and take the second reading at the earliest opportunity convenient to the House. The usual steps are being taken to ascertain the attitude of Members towards the Bill.
§ Lord ROBERT CECILWill the hon. Gentleman say whether the Bill will be sent upstairs or retained here?
§ Mr. JOSEPH PEASEI think that this will require consideration, in view of the attitude which hon. Members may take towards the Bill.