BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE. (Hansard, 18 November 1914)

§ Mr. BONAR LAW
May I ask the Prime Minister if he will give us the course of business for the next few days?

§ The PRIME MINISTER
To-day, after the discussion on the Motion which stands in my name (Pensions, etc.), we shall take the Second Reading of the Small Rills upon the Paper 1, 2, and 4, Land Drainage Bill, Land Drainage [Expenses] Committee, and House of Commons (Commissions in His Majesty's Forces) Bill.
To-morrow we shall take the general discussion on the Budget and the remaining Ways and Means Resolutions.
Upon Friday the Reports of Supply and Ways and Means Resolutions, and the Committee stage of Bills on the Paper.
Upon Monday we shall take the Second Reading of the Consolidated Fund Bill and of the Finance Bill.

§ Mr. JOYNSON-HICKS
May I ask if it is proposed to take the Second Reading and Committee stage of Trading with the Enemy Act (1914) Amendment Bill?

§ The PRIME MINISTER
It is only being introduced to-day, and I would rather answer that to-morrow.

§ Mr. BOOTH
May I ask is the right hon. Gentleman aware that Item No. 4, House of Commons (Commissions in His Majesty's Forces) Bill, will arouse a considerable amount of controversy?

Sir H. DALZIEL
May I ask whether the right hon. Gentleman is prepared to move the Adjournment on Thursday of next week?

§ The PRIME MINISTER
That depends on the progress made.