HC Deb 22 April 1913 vol 52 cc231-2
47. Mr. CROFT

asked the Prime Minister whether he can now state if he is prepared to give facilities for the passage of the Plumage Bill?

The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Asquith)

The Government are aware of the importance of this question and are giving it careful consideration, but I cannot undertake to give facilities to the Bill as it stands.

Sir CHARLES HENRY

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that there is considerable opposition to the Bill?

The PRIME MINISTER

I think that the opposition might be removed.

Mr. CROFT

Will the right hon. Gentleman be able to make a statement in about a week's time?

The PRIME MINISTER

Perhaps the hon. Member would put a question again after Whitsuntide.