HC Deb 13 February 1913 vol 48 cc1174-5
45. Mr. KING

asked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that owing to the late commencement of next Session, combined with the early date of Easter, the opportunity of private Members, especially for private Members' Bills, Will be reduced to an unusual extent in the coming Session; and whether, with the object of encouraging private Members to bring forward practical proposals, he will propose such alterations to the usual procedure as will extend their opportunities?

The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Asquith)

I do not know what alterations my hon. Friend has in his mind. I am not aware of any practicable course that the Government could take to give effect to his suggestion.

Mr. KING

Will the right hon. Gentleman assure us that if he takes away any facilities from private Members he will give them back as much as he takes away?

The PRIME MINISTER

That is too large an undertaking.