§ Mr. HOBHOUSEThe 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 MINISTEROn 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. HEALYOn Monday will it be possible to have a general discussion on any statement the right hon. Gentleman makes?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI should think not.
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe Orders from No. 1 down to and including No. 7, and No. 12—
12. Defence of the Realm (Acquisition of Land) — [Expenses]; — Committee.]
- [1. Output of Beer (Restriction) Bill;— As amended, to be considered.
- 2. National Insurance (Part II.—Munition Workers) [Expenses];—Report.
- 3. National Insurance (Part II.—Munition Workers) Bill;—Committee.
- 4. Gas (Standard of Calorific Power) Bill;—Committee.
- 5. Police, etc. (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill;—Committee.
- 6. Royal Marines Bill;—Committee.
- 7. Marriage of British Subjects (Facilities) Bill;—Committee.
§ Mr. HOGGEIf 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 MINISTERI 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]