§ 45. Mr. F. WHYTEasked the Prime Minister whether he will take into consideration the proposal to establish a Business Committee of a thoroughly representative character to deal with the proper allocation of time in respect of Bills of first-class importance and contentious character?
§ The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Asquith)This proposal has been frequently and carefully considered, and I regret that the difficulties which surround its practical application have not yet been removed.
§ Mr. WHYTECan the right hon. Gentleman suggest what further step might be taken to elucidate this very important matter to this House?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI am very open to suggestions; I have taken every step I, personally, could.
§ Lord ROBERT CECILWill the right hon. Gentleman consider the appointment of a Committee of unofficial Members of this House to consider the question of whether an alternative to the Guillotine Motion cannot be devised?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI will consider the question.