HC Deb 27 March 1917 vol 92 cc225-6
Mr. McKENNA

By leave of the House, may I ask whether any change has been made in the business for Thursday, and what is the business to be taken on Friday?

Mr. BONAR LAW

A change has been made in the business for Thursday. The Government have found it necessary) absolutely necessary, as they think, to introduce a short Bill, giving the right of medical re-examination. Notice of it will be given to-day, and it will be introduced to-morrow. I should like the House, if they think fit, to take it on Thursday.

On Thursday, I hope that we may also be able to take the Report stage of the War Pensions Bill, which we were discussing yesterday, and, if time permits, some other small Bills.

On Friday we shall take the Second Reading of the Bill for prolonging the life of Parliament. I should like also to say that I much regret that I cannot to-day say definitely when we hope to adjourn, and for what length of time, but I shall make a statement to-morrow.

Mr. HOGGE

Will the right hon. Gentleman say that the Bill will not be taken unless it is printed, as amended?

Mr. McKENNA

Does the right hon. Gentleman intend to take all the stages of the Bill for medical re-examination on Thursday?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I do not propose to take that course.

Mr. PEMBERTON BILLING

Will the right hon. Gentleman say how far he intends to proceed with the Orders tonight?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I hope to take the first two Orders, the Consolidated Fund (No. 2) Bill and the Army (Annual) Bill, and if, contrary to my expectations, there be time, we shall proceed with the fourth Order, the Courts (Emergency Powers) Bill.