HC Deb 17 February 1919 vol 112 cc553-4
62. Mr. ARNOLD

asked the date on which the Naval, Military, and Air Force Service Bill will be introduced?

Captain GUEST

My right hon. Friend has asked me to answer this question. I cannot yet fix a definite date, but I hope it will be possible to introduce the Bill shortly.

Mr. ARNOLD

In view of that reply, which admits there in no urgency in the matter, may I ask whether the notice of this Bill, which was given last Wednesday, was not deliberately done so as to block an Amendment to the Address against Conscription?

Captain GUEST

Certainly not. It was raised by the Cabinet in advance.

Mr. ARNOLD

Why was it put down on Wednesday instead of Thursday?

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