HC Deb 22 November 1911 vol 31 cc1191-209
Mr. AMERY

I beg to ask the Prime Minister a question, of which I have given private notice, namely, whether in view of the fact that the next meeting of the International Commission under the Brussels Sugar Convention will be held at Brussels on 8th December, he will afford the House any opportunity of discussing the statement made yesterday by the Foreign Secretary?

The PRIME MINISTER

It is possible that an opportunity may be afforded in the Debate on Foreign Affairs next Monday, but if the time available does not suffice for that purpose the question may be raised at any time on the Adjournment of the House, if the hon. Gentleman gives notice to the Foreign Secretary.

Mr. BONAR LAW

Does the right hon. Gentleman not recognise that the subject is much too important to be dealt with in half-an-hour's discussion on the Adjournment? Will he not undertake to give us an adequate opportunity of considering the determination of the Government before that determination is irrevocably carried out?

The PRIME MINISTER

If the right hon. Gentleman in his responsible position asks for such an opportunity, of course I will consider it with a view to granting it.