HC Deb 05 December 1911 vol 32 c1232
Mr. GRETTON

I desire to ask the Home Secretary a question of which I have given him private notice, namely, can he state when the White Papers dealing with the portion of the Shops Bill and the Amendments which the Government propose to proceed with will be in the hands of Members?

Mr. McKENNA

The hon. Member knows that this Bill is not in my charge. I have not had an opportunity since I received notice of the question to inquire when the Papers would be ready. I will tell the hon. Member privately afterwards what time we will circulate the Papers.

Mr. A. LYTTELTON

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that last Wednesday the Papers were promised at an early date?

Mr. McKENNA

I am not exactly aware of all the circumstances of the case, but I will endeavour to see that the Papers are circulated as early as possible.