HC Deb 13 July 1914 vol 64 cc1506-7
55. Mr. W. CLOUGH

asked the Prime Minister whether he could see his way to carry through all its stages in the House of Commons during the present Session the Education (No. 2) Bill.

The PRIME MINISTER

No, sir, such a course is unnecessary, as the relief of local education authorities offered in that Bill will, I hope, be provided on a permanent basis and a more generous scale by the financial arrangements already announced.

Mr. HOARE

Does the Prime Minister's answer mean that there will be no Education Bill this Session?

The PRIME MINISTER

Yes.

Mr. WORTHINGTQN EVANS

Can the right hon. Gentleman make any statement about the National Insurance Act Amending Bill?

The PRIME MINISTER

I will make a full statement on Friday.

Mr. CROFT

What has the right hon. Gentleman to say as to his pledge of honour in regard to the House of Lords?

The PRIME MINISTER

The hon. Member did not listen to my answer.