§ Mr. MUNROasked whether, looking to the fact that the discussion of the Scottish Estimates on Tuesday was abridged by several hours in consequence of the discussion of the Motion for the Adjournment of the House, that the Fishery Vote was entirely undiscussed, and that many emerging problems of high importance to the fishing industry require discussion, the Prime Minister can see his way to give another day, or, at any rate a part of a day, before the Autumn Adjournment for the further discussion of the Scottish Estimates?
§ The PRIME MINISTERIn reply to the hon. Member's question, and to the memorial that I have received, signed by a number of Scottish Members, I greatly regret that, owing to circumstances over which the Government had no control, the time for the discussion of Scottish Estimates on Tuesday was considerably curtailed. Today the first Vote is that for the Imperial Defence Committee. Following upon that the Scottish Votes are next on the Paper, and I hope that there may be time for some discussion. We have already given two extra days for Supply, and I am afraid to give another is impossible, but it may be that some time may remain on one of the two days next week.
§ Mr. BONAR LAWMay I ask the Prime Minister whether he has any statement to make about business?
§ The PRIME MINISTERMonday: In Committee of Supply, the Supplementary Estimates will be considered, the first Vote being that for East Africa, followed by those for the Insurance Commissions. At ten o'clock the outstanding Votes will be put from the Chair.
Tuesday: The Indian Budget will be discussed, and thereafter the Marconi Contract.
Wednesday: Reports of Supply will be taken, the Irish Votes being placed first. At ten o'clock the outstanding Reports will be put from the Chair.
Thursday: The Second Reading of the Appropriation Bill, followed by the Committee stage of the Finance Bill.
We hope to have the Adjournment Motion on Wednesday, 7th August.
§ Mr. AUSTEN CHAMBERLAINCan the right hon. Gentleman say anything about the Bill for the establishment of a school of Oriental languages in London?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThat is a matter in which I am quite as anxious as the right hon. Gentleman to make progress. I will give him an answer on Monday.
§ Mr. BARNESWhen will the Trade Union (No. 2) Bill be taken?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI cannot say at this moment. I will make a statement on Monday.
§ Mr. KINGWill the Resolution with regard to the appointment of further judges be taken before the Recess?
§ The PRIME MINISTERNo, Sir.
§ Mr. PETOWill any opportunity be afforded to us of discussing the Report of Lord Mersey and the "Titanic" Inquiry, and the Report of the Advisory Committee of the Board of Trade on the same subject?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThat Report has not yet been published, I think. Perhaps the hon. Gentleman will put a question to me next week?
§ Lord ROBERT CECILThe right hon. Gentleman says he intends to make a statement as to the future; when may we expect it?
§ The PRIME MINISTERNext week, Sir.