HC Deb 28 April 1914 vol 61 c1521
52. Mr. MACKINDER

asked the Prime Minister whether he will give facilities for the Second Reading of the Police (Weekly Best-Day) (Scotland) Bill?

The PRIME MINISTER

As at present advised I fear I do not see my way to give facilities for the Second Reading of the Bill referred to.

Mr. REMNANT

In view of the increasing urgency and demand for this rest-day, and considering it is in no sense a party measure, may I ask the right hon. Gentleman if he will try to persuade the hon. Baronet the Member for Elgin and Nairn (Sir A. Williamson), who is the only objector to the Bill, to withdraw his objection, and allow it to go to Second Reading and Committee?

The PRIME MINISTER

Perhaps the hon. Member will try his efforts at persuasion first?

Mr. REMNANT

I think the powers of persuasion of the right hon. Gentleman with his own party will be far greater than mine.

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