HC Deb 28 February 1917 vol 90 c2057
Mr. McKENNA

Would the right hon. Gentleman say which Orders it is proposed to take to-day?

Mr. BONAR LAW

We propose to take them in the order on the Paper, with the exception of 5, 7, 8, and 9.

Mr. PRINGLE

Will my right hon. Friend in future see that the Government gives a clear indication of the business. Yesterday the Report stage of one Vote of the Navy was taken, without notice to the great majority of Members?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I do not quite follow the question of my hon. Friend. They were taken in the order on the Paper.

Mr. PRINGLE

But a much less important Order was placed on the Whip, and in consequence the last opportunity of raising questions with regard to the pay of the Navy was smuggled through the House, without the knowledge of the great majority?