HC Deb 29 May 1919 vol 116 cc1424-6
Mr. ADAMSON

I wish to ask the Leader of the House what business it is proposed to take next week?

Mr. BONAR LAW

On Monday, a Resolution in Ways and Means, when my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer will ask for powers to issue a loan; also the Restoration of Pre-War Practices Bill, the Acquisition of Land (Assessment of Compensation) Bill (Report), Disabled Men (Facilities for Employment) Bill (Committee), and the Government War Obligations Bill (Second Reading), if time permits.

On Tuesday, there will be a discussion on Devolution.

On Wednesday, if it should be the general desire, a continuation of that discussion, and further stages of business on the Paper.

On Thursday, we propose to take the Government, of India Bill, and any other small measures which we desire to clear off before the Recess.

On Friday, we shall take the Adjournment Motion.

Sir D. MACLEAN

May I ask whether the right hon. Gentleman will give an assurance that the Land Acquisition Bill, which is a Bill of prime importance, will not be taken after 8 o'clock on Monday night?

Mr. BONAR LAW

We shall certainly try to arrange that, but I should like, if possible, to get the Report on Monday.

Lieut.-Colonel C. LOWTHER

Can the right hon. Gentleman see his way to give a, day for the discussion of the Peace terms, or does he still think it would be prejudicial to British interests?

Mr. BONAR LAW

There has been no change since my last answer.

Mr. BOTTOMLEY

As the extended time for signing the Treaty is now expiring, is it proposed to give any further extension?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I can only say, according to information received this morning, no suggestion of that kind had up till yesterday been made.

Mr. JOYNSON-HICKS

On the Second Reading of the Government of India Bill, will a statement be made as to its reference to a Select Committee?

Mr. BONAR LAW

Certainly.

Mr. R. McNEILL

May I ask why, in view of the fact that there are many Motions on the Order Paper of the House, he has selected that on Devolution?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I will give the reason. At the end of last Parliament I received a memorial signed by something like half the House, making a request to this effect.

Ordered, That the Army Estimates, 1919–20, Further Vote on Account (presented 21st May), be considered in Committee of Supply." —[Mr. Bonar Law.]