HC Deb 27 November 1917 vol 99 c1829
53. Mr. R. LAMBERT

asked the Prime Minister whether the House of Lords Conference, under Lord Bryce's chairmanship, is expected to report before Christmas; and whether its Report will be before Parliament before the Representation of the People Bill passes its final stage?

Mr. BONAR LAW

It is not expected that the Conference will be able to report before Christmas. It has been sitting continuously twice a week since 2nd October, and it is impossible to foresee whether its very difficult task will be completed before the Representation of the People Bill passes its final stage.