HC Deb 27 July 1915 vol 73 cc2117-8

Education Board Provisional Orders Confirmation (London) Bill [Lords],

The CHAIRMAN of WAYS and MEANS (Mr. Whitley)

I beg to move, "That, in the case of the Education Board Provisional Orders Confirmation (London) Bill [Lords], Standing Order 211 be suspended, and that the Committee on Unopposed Bills have leave to consider the Bill this day."

Mr. KING

I must object to this Motion. I do not think it is at all necessary. If it was put down because it was expected the House would adjourn to-day there might be more reason for it, but in view of the fact that we are sitting to-morrow I hope the Chairman of Ways and Means will put it off till to-morrow, and meantime I will try and see him on the subject. The passing of the Motion may then be arranged.

The CHAIRMAN of WAYS and MEANS

May I explain to the hon. Member that the Motion will be no good tomorrow? The Committee is appointed to sit to-day to deal with another Bill, and the only effect of not passing this Motion will be that the Committee will have to sit again to-morrow. It is very desirable we should finish the private business at once, and I hope the hon. Member will not press his objection.

Mr. KING

Will there be an opportunity of considering this Bill before the Third Reading? If not I must persist with my Motion.

The CHAIRMAN of WAYS and MEANS

There is no opportunity between Committee and the Third Reading.

Mr. KING

I withdraw my opposition, but without being convinced that I am wrong.

Ordered, That, in the case of the Education Board Provisional Orders Confirma- tion (London) Bill [Lords], Standing Order 211 be suspended, and that the Committee on Unopposed Bills have leave to consider the Bill this day.

Reported, without Amendment [Provisional Orders confirmed]; Report to lie upon the Table.

Bill to be read the third time To-morrow.

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