§ 27. Sir J. D. REESasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the comprehensive character of the Mesopotamia Report, of the number of constitutional and other questions of public interest involved, and of the many individuals whose reputations are at stake, he will give two days for the Debate thereon?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI cannot add anything to what I said yesterday on this subject.
§ Sir J. D. REESMay I ask the right hon. Gentleman whether he has noted that questions asked to elucidate any materials regarding this Report and the attitude of the Government have met with the reply that everything will be dealt with in the Debate, and whether he thinks it is possible to deal with so comprehensive a Report, dealing with so many questions, in a day; and whether he will not allay public feeling by stating at once that full time will be given to this Report?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI have already stated that the question of the amount 1483 of time must rest with the House. I hope that one day will suffice, and if it does not more time will be given.
§ Mr. PRINGLEIf all the right hon. Gentlemen implicated in the Report speak, there will be no time left for private Members to express any opinion.
§ Sir J. JARDINEBefore the Debate will the right hon. Gentleman produce and lay on the Table the legal opinions given by eminent lawyers?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe hon. Member must give notice of that question.
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI have not had time to consider that.