§ 46. Sir R. COOPERasked the Prime Minister if he will afford the House an early opportunity of discussing the appointment of Lord Milner as Secretary of State for War?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWAs I stated on Thursday last, the Government are willing to meet the convenience of the House, and if a general desire is expressed no doubt an arrangement can be made to take this Vote.
§ Sir R. COOPERCan the right hon. Gentleman say how the convenience of the House can be ascertained?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWWith regard to Supply, the rule has been that the Vote is chosen practically by the Opposition.
§ Mr. MACMASTERWould it not be in the public interest before a discussion of this kind is taken if there could be some announcement on the part of the Government as to the changes made in the Government?
§ Mr. BILLINGWill the right hon. Gentleman say who are the Opposition?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI think the House is as able to judge that as I am.