§ 55. Mr. W. CLOUGHasked 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 MINISTERNo, 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. HOAREDoes the Prime Minister's answer mean that there will be no Education Bill this Session?
§ The PRIME MINISTERYes.
§ Mr. WORTHINGTQN EVANSCan the right hon. Gentleman make any statement about the National Insurance Act Amending Bill?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI will make a full statement on Friday.
§ Mr. CROFTWhat has the right hon. Gentleman to say as to his pledge of honour in regard to the House of Lords?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe hon. Member did not listen to my answer.