§ Motion made, and Question proposed, "That a sum, not exceeding £300,000,000, be granted to His Majesty, beyond the ordinary Grants of Parliament, towards defraying the Expenses which may be incurred during the year ending the 31st day of March, 1917, for 553 General Navy and Army Services in so far as specific provision is not made there-for by Parliament; for the conduct of Naval and Military Operations; for all measures which may be taken for the Security of the Country; for assisting the Food Supply, and promoting the Continuance of Trade, Industry, Business and Communications, whether by means of insurance or indemnity against risk, the financing of the purchase and resale of foodstuffs and materials, or otherwise; for Relief of Distress; and generally for all Expenses, beyond those provided for in the ordinary Grants of Parliament, arising out of the existence of a state of war."—[Mr. Montagu]
§ Mr. KINGWe have yet two Votes before us, and I would just like to ask whether they will both be included in one Consolidated Fund Bill?
§ Mr. MONTAGUindicated assent.
§ Question put, and Agreed to.
554§ Resolutions to be reported to-morrow (Tuesday).