Mr. MURRAY MACDONALDasked the Prime Minister whether he will give two days for the discussion of the whole subject of the defence policy of the country before the Motion that the Speaker leave the Chair on either the Army or Navy Estimates is taken?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI am afraid we cannot afford two days, but I think the request for a joint discussion is reasonable, and that a day should be given for the purpose.
Mr. MURRAY MACDONALDIf the right hon. Gentleman is unable to give the two days will he consent to a suspension of the 11 o'clock rule on the one day which he will give?
§ Mr. AUSTEN CHAMBERLAINIn what form does the right hon. Gentleman propose to give this opportunity to the House? Will it be on the Vote which includes the Defence Committee, the Prime Minister's salary, or what other occasion?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI would rather like to consider the matter further. The important substantial point is the discussion.