HC Deb 26 October 1916 vol 86 c1363
Sir E. CARSON

May I ask the Prime Minister what will be the business for next week?

The PRIME MINISTER

On Tuesday we shall take the Second Reading of the Registration of Business Names Bill [Lords], the Prevention of Corruption Bill, the Trading With the Enemy and Export of Prohibited Goods Bill, the Anzac (Restriction on Trade Use of Word) Bill, and the Third Reading of the Defence of the Realm (Acquisition of Land) Bill.

On Wednesday, we shall take the Committee stage of the Special Register Bill.

I will announce next week the business for Thursday.

Sir E. CARSON

May I ask my right hon. Friend when a day will be granted, as promised, for the discussion on the necessity for increasing the numbers in the Army?

The PRIME MINISTER

That is a very important matter, and it is under the consideration of the Man-Power Board. I should hope the discussion will he the week after next, but I would not like to pledge myself.

Mr. LOUGH

Can my right hon. Friend promise that the Bills to which he refers will be circulated before we take them here?

The PRIME MINISTER

was understood to assent.

Mr. G. TERRELL

Can the right hon. Gentleman state when the Man-Power Board will issue their final Report?

The PRIME MINISTER

Perhaps the hon. Gentleman will put that question to me next Tuesday.

Resolved, "'That this House, at its rising this day, do adjourn until Tuesday next."—[The Prime-Minister.]