§ 53. Mr. R. LAMBERTasked 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 LAWIt 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.