HC Deb 04 November 1918 vol 110 cc1785-6
47. Mr. CHARLES ROBERTS

asked the Prime Minister whether the Government have considered the First Report of the Select Committee on Emergency Legislation; and whether legislation on the subject is contemplated?

Mr. BONAR LAW

The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. As regards the last part, the matter is still under consideration.

Mr. ROBERTS

Will the right hon. Gentleman consider the Committee is under considerable difficulty unless it knows whether its preliminary Report is accepted or not?

Mr. BONAR LAW

The subject is at this moment under consideration by the Committee dealing with it.