HC Deb 17 August 1911 vol 29 c2095
Mr. HUNT

asked the Prime Minister whether he can now say when he proposes to set up an elected senate?

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. Lloyd George)

The answer is in the negative.

Mr. HUNT

Are we to understand that the rights and liberties of the people are to be under the tyranny of an accidental majority in this House for an indefinite time?

Mr. SPEAKER

That savours of a peroration.

Mr. HUNT

Are we to have the pleasure of seeing the Prime Minister back in the House?

Mr. PAGET

asked the Prime Minister at what date he proposes to introduce a Bill to carry into effect the intention expressed in the Preamble of the Parliament Bill, to substitute for the House of Lords as it at present exists a Second Chamber constituted on a popular instead of hereditary basis?

Mr. LLOYD GEORGE

It would be premature to give any answer to this question.

Mr. MITCHELL-THOMSON

Will the right hon. Gentleman say whether it is to be before or after Home Rule?

Mr. LLOYD GEORGE

That is a question that I could not undertake to answer. There is no intention of introducing a Home Rule Bill this Session.

Mr. CROFT

Is there any intention whatever of amending the Second Chamber now?