HC Deb 19 December 1912 vol 45 cc1672-3
48. Mr. NORTON-GRIFFITHS

asked the Prime Minister when he intends to introduce a Bill dealing with the reform of the House of Lords; and whether he will at the same time introduce a measure for the creation of a House of an Imperial character, the members of which shall be selected from among those in the British Isles and the Dominions overseas who have had practical opportunities of studying Imperial needs, such House to deliberate upon matters of Imperial concern with a view to legislation in the British Isles and the Dominions overseas?

The PRIME MINISTER

It is premature as yet to make any statement on this subject.

Mr. NORTON-GRIFFITHS

Can the right hon. Gentleman give us any idea as to when he is prepared to make a statement?

The PRIME MINISTER

Perhaps the hon. Member would put that question next Session.