HC Deb 31 October 1911 vol 30 c709
Mr. HUNT

asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the fact that the House of Lords is now unable to prevent any Bill from being passed into law, he can now say when the Government proposes to bring in a Bill for creating a new Second Chamber with the power to refer important Bills to the judgment of the people?

The PRIME MINISTER

I am not able to name the date on which any proposals of the Government on this subject will be submitted to Parliament.

Mr. HUNT

May I ask whether, in view of the fact that the right hon. Gentleman gave the House to understand that the formation of a reformed Second Chamber was urgent, he can say whether the reformed Second Chamber will be brought into existence next Session, or before the Home Rule Bill receives the Royal Assent?

The PRIME MINISTER

I have just said that I am not able to name a date.

Mr. HUNT

Are we to understand that the whole thing is off?