HC Deb 04 November 1919 vol 120 cc1319-20
Sir DONALD MACLEAN

May I ask the Leader of the House what business it is proposed to take on Thursday?

Mr. BONAR LAW

The Industrial Courts Bill, Second Reading.

Mr. LAMBERT

Can the right hon. Gentleman say if the Agriculture and Fisheries (Councils, etc.) Bill is not reached to-day, when it is proposed to take it, and will he, in view of its importance, put it down as first Order?

Mr. BILLING

Is it proposed to take the Third Reading of the Aliens Restriction Bill to-night, in the event of the Report stage being concluded by eight o'clock?

Mr. BONAR LAW

With regard to the first question (Mr. Lambert's), we do recognise the importance of the Agriculture and Fisheries (Councils, etc.) Bill. I cannot say anything definite as to when we shall take it, but we shall try to get a suitable opportunity. As to the second question (Mr. Billing's), I hope that may be so, but my hopes have often been disappointed.

Mr. BOTTOMLEY

Will the right hon. Gentleman consider whether the House should have the opportunity of seeing this Bill in its final printed form before we commit ourselves irrevocably?

Mr. BONAR LAW

We will see what happens to-day. I should not like to commit myself.