Sir H. DALZIEL(by Private Notice) asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will consider the advisability of providing an early opportunity to the House for a discussion of the method of control of alien enemies in this country?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI know how strong the feeling on this subject is in the House, and the sooner it is discussed the better from every point of view. I hope that it may be possible to arrange for it next week.
§ Mr. KINGWhat Vote will be taken on Thursday? Could not the discussion take place on the same Vote?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWMy right hon. Friend (Mr. Runciman) has a question on that subject.
§ Mr. PRINGLEWhat form will the discussion take?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThat is a matter for consideration. Probably the best form would be the Home Office Vote, but that must depend whether or not it is the wish of the House that the Vote should be taken.
§ Lord H. CAVENDISH-BENTINCKIf the discussion takes place on the Home Office Vote, will it not shut out other questions which ought to be raised on that Vote?
§ Mr. ALDENAre we to understand that this question will be taken in the absence of the Home Secretary?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI hope that the Home Secretary will be available next week.