HC Deb 17 January 1918 vol 101 c505
Mr. HERBERT SAMUEL

Can the right hon. Gentleman say what business will be taken to-morrow, and also next week?

Mr. BONAR LAW

To-morrow we propose to take the Second Reading of the National Registration Bill, and, if there be time, the Second Reading of the Metropolitan Police Bill.

I hope that the Second Reading of the Military Service Bill will be concluded to-day, and, if so, we shall take the Committee stage on Monday.

On Tuesday, we shall take the next stage of the National Registration Bill.

On Wednesday, the Report stage of the Non-Ferrous Metal Industry Bill; and

On Thursday, the Report stage of the Military Service Bill.

Mr. PRINGLE

Can the right hon. Gentleman say when the day is to be given for the discussion of the Report on National Expenditure?

Mr. BONAR LAW

It is obvious that we cannot have it next week, but I shall arrange it as soon as possible.

Mr. T. WILSON

Cannot the right hon. Gentleman arrange a day next week for that business and leave the National Registration (Amendment) Bill over till the following week, until after the Labour party has had a conference?

Mr. BONAR LAW

The House will understand that we cannot do that. The objects of these Bills are only justified by their urgency.

Mr. SHERWELL

Can the right hon. Gentleman state approximately on what date it is proposed to take the Second Reading of the Imports and Exports (Temporary Control) Bill?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I do not think it will be possible to take it this Session.

Ordered, "That the Proceedings on the Military Service Bill, if under discussion at Eleven of the clock this night, be not interrupted under the Standing Order (Sittings of the House)."—[Mr. Bonar Law.]

Resolved, "That this House do sit Tomorrow."—[Mr. Bonar Law.]