HC Deb 22 February 1912 vol 34 c746
Mr. BONAR LAW

Can the right hon. Gentleman state what the course of business will be for next week?

Mr. McKENNA

According to the arrangements, we hope to conclude the Debate on the Address to-morrow.

On Monday we shall take Supplementary Estimates, and the discussion of those Estimates will be continued on Tuesday.

We hope on Wednesday to get the Report of the Supplementary Estimates.

As to the business of Thursday, the Prime Minister will make an announcement on Monday.

Mr. MITCHELL-THOMSON

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the Supplementary Estimates have not yet been printed and circulated among Members?

Mr. McKENNA

They will be found in the Vote Office to-morrow morning.

Mr. AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN

Does the right hon. Gentleman know the Departments to which the Estimates belong?

Mr. MASTERMAN

They include the Stationery Office, the Irish Local Government Board, the Treasury Chest, the Board of Trade, the Insurance Commissioners, and a few smaller items.

Mr. CASSEL

May I ask whether we are to have the Metropolitan Police (Rating) Bill at an early date?

Mr. McKENNA

The announcement which the Prime Minister will make will include that item.