HC Deb 28 July 1919 vol 118 c1796
57. Mr. G. LOCKER-LAMPSON

asked the Prime Minister when he will be in a position to announce the policy of the Government in regard to the question of the nationalsation of the mining industry?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I cannot add any thing to what I have already said on this subject

Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSON

Have the Government, in fact, made up its mind on a policy on this question?

Mr. BONAR LAW

As a matter of fact, when we have made up our mind we shall announce it to the House.

Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSON

Will the right hon. Gentleman be able to announce it in plenty of time before the Recess to give the House an opportunity of discussing it?

Mr. BONAR LAW

In the answer 1 previously gave I certainly contemplated there would be a discussion when our decision was announced.