§ 49. Major EDWARD WOODasked the Prime Minister whether he is now in a position to announce on what day or days it would be possible for him to attend the House at Question time; and whether, when ho was able to attend, he would be able to answer the questions addressed to him on the Paper?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThe Prime Minister will be in his place to answer questions on Thursday of this week and on subsequent Thursdays.
§ Sir F. BANBURYWill the Prime Minister only be here to answer questions? Will he never be here to take his place as an ordinary Prime Minister?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI have noticed the Prime Minister here frequently.
§ Mr. HOGGEWhen notice is given to the Prime Minister on other occasions, why cannot the Prime Minister come? Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that a large number of us think the excuses which are given all humbug?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe hon. Member is making very offensive observations.
§ Mr. SPEAKERThat is even more offensive.