HC Deb 22 January 1913 vol 47 c410
51. Mr. NEWMAN

asked, in view of the fact that the Franchise and Registration Bill is at the same time a Bill for the abolition of university representation, at what stage of the proceedings under the timetable Resolution Amendments to the title of the Bill can be considered?

The PRIME MINISTER

The title of the Bill, if amendment should become necessary, can be amended at the conclusion either of the Committee or Report stage.

53. Mr. HUNT

asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the magnitude of the constitutional change involved in the granting of woman's franchise, he could see his way to allowing the Amendments on the Franchise Bill on the question of votes for women to be freely debated without either closure or guillotine?

The PRIME MINISTER

I fear I do not see my way to accede to the hon. Member's suggestion, but adequate time will, I hope, be allotted for the discussion of the subject.

Mr. HUNT

May I ask whether, in view of the fact that the right hon. Gentleman described the granting of votes to women—

Mr. SPEAKER

The hon. Gentleman should not continue standing on his feet when I rise. It is a most disorderly proceeding.

Mr. HUNT

On a point of Order—

Mr. SPEAKER

There is no point of Order.