§ 49. Earl WINTERTONasked the Prime Minister whether Vote 8 for the Navy may be taken at an early date, in order that the First Lord of the Admiralty may make his promised statement upon the provision of future supplies of oil fuel for the Navy?
§ The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Asquith)I will bear the Noble Lord's suggestion in mind, and I hope to be able to meet his wishes.
§ Earl WINTERTONWill the right hon. Gentleman consider whether he would not give us this week either that or the main Vote of the Army?
§ The PRIME MINISTERNot this week.