BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE.

HC Deb 28 November 1916 vol 88 c193

Mr. STUART-WORTLEY

May I ask the Secretary of State for the Colonies what the business will be for to-morrow?

Mr. BONAR LAW

The business tomorrow will be the Government War Obligations Bill, Committee.

Mr. ASHLEY

Can the right hon. Gentleman tell us what the business will be for Thursday, because it is very inconvenient to be only told a day in advance?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I quite admit the inconvenience. It is hoped to be able to take the Committee stage of the Pensions Bill.

Mr. DILLON

How long does the right hon. Gentleman expect the business which he has mentioned for to-morrow will occupy the House, because it appears to me to becoming the practice to have business to occupy the House only for a couple of hours?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I cannot tell.

Mr. HOUSTON

Can the right hon. Gentleman say, if the Pensions Bill is not taken, what other business will be taken?