HC Deb 13 May 1919 vol 115 c1438
62. Sir J. BUTCHER

asked the Home Secretary whether, in view of the statement of the Government that the Order in Council to be made under the Aliens Restriction Bill was in draft and their undertaking that it would be placed in the hands of Members as soon as possible, he will now place copies of such draft Order in Council in the Library or the Vote Office, where they will be accessible to Members?

Mr. SHORTT

I shall be glad to comply with the hon. Baronet's suggestion as soon as the draft Order is ready. There are, however, certain points I wish to consider further before issuing the draft.

Mr. JOYNSON-HICKS

Will the right hon. Gentleman agree not to bring the Bill before the Committee upstairs until, say, a week after that draft Order is laid?

Mr. SHORTT

Really, I cannot agree to that.

Mr. JOYNSON-HICKS

Does not the right hon. Gentleman see that it is impossible to discuss the Bill upstairs until we have this draft Order?