HC Deb 16 November 1914 vol 68 c255
Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

With regard to the business to-morrow, we understand that we are to take financial business which was at first fixed for to-day, and I am not quite clear as to the right hon. Gentleman's intention. In announcing the original order of business the Prime Minister spoke of an adjournment after the Chancellor of the Exchequer's statement was made, in order to give the House time for further consideration. I think he then meant the adjournment of the discussion from Monday to Wednesday, taking the Vote of Credit on the Tuesday. Does the Prime Minister propose to adjourn the Debate after the Chancellor's statement to-morrow?

The PRIME MINISTER

I am told that it will be necessary to take one or two Resolutions to-morrow, but, subject to that, I think it desirable to have an adjournment of the discussion.

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I understand that after the Chancellor has made his statement the Resolutions are to be passed sub silentio, and that the discussion is to be adjourned to a further date.

The PRIME MINISTER

Subject to what the right hon. Gentleman thinks.

Sir GEORGE YOUNGER

If a serious alteration were proposed in taxation, I should oppose any Resolution being passed without a single word of discussion. I certainly object to that.

The PRIME MINISTER

We will only take the necessary Resolutions. There will be ample time for discussion.

Sir G. YOUNGER

If the Resolutions are passed first the thing is ended.