§ Mr. WALTER LONGWill the Home Secretary inform us what the Government intend to do with regard to the Metropolitan Police Rate Bill? I think the right hon. Gentleman realises that there is no intention of opposing it, but there is a desire to take part in the Debate, and certainly a period of two hours is insufficient. We should like to know at what time the Government propose to take this measure?
§ Mr. McKENNAWe are hoping that the Debate on the Supplementary Estimates will conclude about nine o'clock, and that would leave two hours in which to debate the Police Bill. I think that will be sufficient time.
§ Mr. LONGSupposing the Debate is not concluded, will the Bill be taken or will it be postponed to a later day?
§ Mr. McKENNAAs this is the fourth day on the Supplementary Estimates it is hoped that the Debate will conclude in sufficient time to allow adequate discussion.