HC Deb 07 August 1916 vol 85 cc778-9

Order for Second Reading read.

Tuesday being proposed for the Second Reading,

Mr. HEALY

Before you put that Question, Mr. Deputy-Speaker, this Bill is marked "(to be reported upon by the Examiners)." I wish to know by what authority that statement is put against the Order. Is it by the authority of the Chair or of the Government? We are also entitled to know, I think, what is the necessity for it.

Mr. DEPUTY-SPEAKER

I think that question had better be put to Mr. Speaker. I presume the authorities of the House, on the general appearance of a Bill, decide whether or not it should go before the Examiners. But the Bill is not before us to-day; it has been called for To-morrow.

Mr. HEALY

Is it intended to take it effectively to-morrow?

Mr. DEPUTY-SPEAKER

There is no Question before the House. It cannot be debated now.

Second Reading deferred till To-morrow.