§ Mr. A. J. BALFOURPerhaps the Prime Minister would tell us what will be the course of business for next week?
§ The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Asquith)Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, the Committee stage of the Finance Bill, which stage we hope to complete on Wednesday. On Thursday and Friday we propose to 1264 take the Report stage of the Development Bill. Perhaps I may inform the House we hope to-night to secure the passage of the Police Bill, which was by arrangement deferred last week.
§ Mr. BALFOURThere is some doubt as to Friday in this week. Can the right hon. Gentleman say anything as to the probable length of the sitting on that day?
§ The PRIME MINISTERWe hope it will not be necessary to sit after the usual hour.
§ Mr. CLAUDE HAYMay I ask when it is intended to take the Expiring Laws Continuance Bill?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI cannot say yet, but it will not be next week.