BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE. (Hansard, 6 June 1912)

§ Lord BALCARRES
Would the right hon. Gentleman the Chancellor of the Exchequer make a statement as to the business of the House?

§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGE
On Monday, the Second Reading of the Trades Unions (No. 2) Bill will be taken.
On Tuesday, we shall enter upon the Committee stage of the Government of Ireland Bill.
This will be continued on Wednesday.
On Thursday, we shall either proceed with Home Rule or take Supply—probably Supply. But perhaps the Noble Lord will kindly put a question to me on the subject early next week?
Friday is a private Member's day.
With regard to to-morrow, I may say that the first Order will be the Government of India Bill. If time permits tomorrow we shall proceed with the other notices on the Paper in the following order:—The Public Offices (Sites) Money Resolution; the Second Reading of the Inebriates Bill, the Royal Scottish Museums (Extension) Bill, and the London Institution (Transfer) Bill.

§ Lord HUGH CECIL
May I ask whether it is the intention of the Government to depart from the Standing Order which allocates Thursday for Supply? I venture to say it is an extremely inconvenient course for Members?

§ Mr. WEDGWOOD
If Supply is taken on Thursday next will the right hon. Gentleman let us have the Colonial Office Vote?

§ Lord BALCARRES
It is the usual practice to consult the Opposition as to what Vote should be put down.

§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGE
It was understood when this rule was first established that the Opposition should be consulted, and that they should have a predominant voice in the choice of the particular Vote to be put down.

§ Mr. WEDGWOOD
Will the right hon. Gentleman see that we have the Colonial Office Vote as soon as possible?

§ Mr. HARRY LAWSON
Will any form of closure resolution be proposed on Tuesday in regard to Home Rule?

§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGE
No.

§ Lord BALCARRES
Will the right hon. Gentleman arrange to let us know tomorrow, if possible, whether Thursday is to be devoted to the Government of Ireland Bill?

The MASTER of ELIBANK (Mr. Murray)
I will have a consultation with the Noble Lord this afternoon.

§ Mr. MALCOLM
May we have an answer to the question of my Noble Friend below?

§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGE
I cannot answer that without consulting my colleagues.

§ Mr. BOOTH
Do the Government propose to suspend the Five o'clock Rule tomorrow or the Eleven o'clock Rule any day next week?

§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGE
Not to-morrow, and it is not our present intention in respect to next week.