HC Deb 23 June 1910 vol 18 cc505-6
Mr. A. J. BALFOUR

Perhaps the Prime Minister can tell us how he proposes to allocate Parliamentary time in the course of next week.

The PRIME MINISTER

To-morrow (Friday) we propose to take the Small Holdings (No. 3) Bill (Committee); the Census (Great Britain) Bill (Committee); the Aldermen in Municipal Boroughs Bill (Committee); and the County Common Juries Bill (Committee), as well as the Ardrossan Mail Contract.

As regards next week—on Monday, we shall take the Army Estimates and the Salary of the Secretary of State for War.

On Tuesday, I hope to introduce a Bill to alter the form of Declaration on the Accession of the Sovereign, after which we shall proceed with the Committee Stage of the Census (Ireland) Bill, and with other small Bills.

On Wednesday, we propose to take the Colonial Office Vote.

On Thursday, the Chancellor of the Exchequer will introduce the Budget.

Friday will be given to the consideration of the Report of the Public Accounts Committee, after which we shall hope to make progress with some small Bills.

Mr. BALFOUR

To elucidate the answer given by the Prime Minister, may I ask if he proposes to introduce the Bill altering the King's Declaration under the Ten Minutes' Rule, or will he allow a general discussion on its introduction?

The PRIME MINISTER

I do not think it should be introduced under the Ten Minutes' Rule.

Mr. GIBSON BOWLES

Has the right hon. Gentleman's attention been called to the introduction to-day, by presentation, of a Bill dealing with an extremely important subject—the Naval Prize Bill? Can we have an assurance that very considerable and ample notice may be given of the Second Reading, as the Bill, I am afraid, is likely to prove rather contentious?

The PRIME MINISTER

Ample notice shall be given.

Mr. KEIR HARDIE

When is the Indian Budget likely to be introduced?

The PRIME MINISTER

I must ask for notice of that question.

Lord HUGH CECIL

Will the Education Estimates be put down on an early day?

The PRIME MINISTER

I will inquire through the usual channel what Votes it is desired to take early.

Mr. DILLON

When will the Foreign Office Vote be put down?

The PRIME MINISTER

I will defer answering that question till next week.

Mr. SNOWDEN

When will the Parliamentary Enfranchisement of Women's Bill, for which time has been promised, be taken?

The PRIME MINISTER

I cannot say.

Mr. SNOWDEN

Will it be on an early day?

The PRIME MINISTER

No, Sir.

One other Member took and subscribed the Oath.