§ 3. Mr. CHARLES EDWARDSasked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign 193 Affairs to state the time of commencing business each day in the different Parliaments of Europe, America, Japan, South Africa and the British Colonies; the number of hours they sit each day; and the approximate time taken each year?
Mr. HARMSWORTHI regret that the information required is not in my possession, but I will call for reports if the House so desire.
§ Mr. EDWARDSHow are we to know whether the House is desirous or not?
Mr. HARMSWORTHI think I may put it more definitely and say that if my hon. Friend desires it, I will do what I can to meet his wish.
Sir J. D. REESWill the hon. Gentleman throw in a few particulars regarding the climate, population and customs of the countries concerned?