§ 15. Sir J. D. REESasked the Prime Minister whether, in the re-arrangement of business now contemplated, the Government scheme in regard to Customs and Excise under the Government of Ireland Bill will be dropped; and, if not, whether, in view of the opposition thereto manifested in all quarters, further time will be given for the discussion of the subject in the new time-table?
§ The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Asquith)The answer to both branches of the question is in the negative.
§ Mr. MEYSEY-THOMPSONConsidering the very grave importance of this question both to the Irish and the English taxpayer, may I appeal to the Prime Minister to give us more time to discuss it?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThis is not the time to make an appeal to the Prime Minister.