BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE. (Hansard, 8 August 1918)

§ Mr. HERBERT SAMUEL
Can the right hon. Gentleman inform the House what business will be taken when our sittings are resumed?

§ Mr. BONAR LAW
On Tuesday, 15th October, we shall take the Midwives Bill, the Tithes Bills, the Isle of Man Customs Bill, and the School Teachers (Superannuation) Bill, Report stage.
On the Wednesday and Thursday we shall take the Scottish Education Bill.

§ Mr. DILLON
Is it proposed to take to-day Order No. 5 on the Paper [Irish Land (Provision for Sailors and Soldiers) Bill]?

§ Mr. BONAR LAW
No.

§ Mr. KING
When will the Bill for the Special Commission to inquire into the Belfast prison matter be taken? The right hon. Gentleman has not mentioned it, but I hope it will be brought forward as early as possible after the holiday.

§ Mr. BONAR LAW
I will consider that.

§ Mr. DEVLIN
When is the Home Rule Bill to be introduced?

§ Mr. BONAR LAW
I cannot make any statement on that.

§ Colonel YATE
May I ask when the statement will be made on the policy of the Government regarding the economic situation?

§ Mr. BONAR LAW
As soon as possible after the House resumes.

§ Colonel YATE
Does that mean within a week?

§ Mr. BONAR LAW
I cannot say anything more definite.