HC Deb 20 June 1911 vol 27 cc150-1
Lord BALCARRES

Will the First Lord of the Treasury now outline the course of business for next week?

The PRIME MINISTER

On Monday the Home Office Vote will be taken in Committee of Supply. On Tuesday the first order will be the Pensions (Governors of Dominions, etc.) Bill, to be followed by the Merchant Shipping (Stevedores and Trimmers) (No. 2) Bill, the House-Letting and Rating (Scotland) Bill, and perhaps some smaller measures. On Wednesday we shall take the Second Reading of the Naval Prize Bill. It is our present intention on the Thursday to take Vote 8 (Naval Construction) in Committee of Supply. Friday is a private Member's day.

Lord BALCARRES

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that a very large number of Members are anxious to speak on the Naval Prize Bill, and may I ask whether, therefore, the final stage of the Second Beading can be deferred till a day in the following week?

The PRIME MINISTER

If it appears there is a general disposition to take more than one day for the Second Reading of the Naval Prize Bill, I shall be prepared to go on with it on the Thursday and to postpone Vote 8 till Monday.

Mr. KEIR HARDIE

Can the Prime Minister say when the Committee stage of the Old Ago Pensions (No. 3) Bill will be taken?

The PRIME MINISTER

No, Sir.

Mr. BOOTH

May I ask whether it is intended to move the suspension of the Eleven o'clock Rule on Monday in view of the fact that two highly controversial Bills are put down for 8.15?

The PRIME MINISTER

I was not aware of that, but I will consider it.