HC Deb 06 July 1916 vol 83 cc1685-6
Mr. HOBHOUSE

The Prime Minister said to-day that he would make a further statement as to the course, of business for next week. Perhaps the right hon. Gentleman will do so now?

The PRIME MINISTER

On Monday, we shall take the Second Reading of the Small Holding Colonies Bill, and further stages of some of the other Bills on the Paper.

On Tuesday, the Committee stage of the Defence of the Realm (Acquisition of Land) Bill.

On Wednesday, the Report stage of the Finance Bill.

As to Thursday's business I shall make a statement in the beginning of next week.

Mr. T. M. HEALY

On Monday will it be possible to have a general discussion on any statement the right hon. Gentleman makes?

The PRIME MINISTER

I should think not.

Mr. LOUGH

Can the right hon. Gentleman tell us what business will be taken to-day?

The PRIME MINISTER

The Orders from No. 1 down to and including No. 7, and No. 12—

  1. [1. Output of Beer (Restriction) Bill;— As amended, to be considered.
  2. 2. National Insurance (Part II.—Munition Workers) [Expenses];—Report.
  3. 3. National Insurance (Part II.—Munition Workers) Bill;—Committee.
  4. 4. Gas (Standard of Calorific Power) Bill;—Committee.
  5. 5. Police, etc. (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill;—Committee.
  6. 6. Royal Marines Bill;—Committee.
  7. 7. Marriage of British Subjects (Facilities) Bill;—Committee.
12. Defence of the Realm (Acquisition of Land) — [Expenses]; — Committee.]

Mr. HOGGE

If my right hon. Friend says there will be no discussion on Monday on his statement, how is he to ascertain the opinion of his own Liberal party?

The PRIME MINISTER

I think I know the opinion of the Liberal party.

Ordered, "That the other Government Business have precedence this day of the Business of Supply."— [The Prime Minister]