HC Deb 21 November 1917 vol 99 c1209
Mr. McKENNA

Can my right hon. Friend say whether the House will sit on Friday, and, if so, what business will be taken?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I propose to ask the House to sit on Friday, to take the Second Reading of the National Health Insurance Bill.

Mr. PETO

May I ask whether the right hon. Gentleman thinks a Bill of this magnitude can properly be dealt with on a Friday?

Mr. LOUGH

Will that be the only business taken on Friday?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I think the second supplementary question answers the first. I think under present conditions Friday is a suitable day.

Mr. LOUGH

No other business will be taken?

Mr. BONAR LAW

No other business will be taken.

Mr. D. WHITE

May I ask when it is proposed to take the Patents and Designs Bill?

Mr. BONAR LAW

There is no chance of that being taken this Session.