HC Deb 18 February 1920 vol 125 cc1007-8

In pursuance of Standing Order No. 1 (Sittings of the House), the SPEAKER has nominated—

The Right. Hon. Sir Frederick George Banbury,

The Right Hon. Charles William Bowerman,

The Right Hon. John William Wilson,

Mr. Thomas power O'Connor, and

Mr. John Frederick Feel Rawlinson to act during this Session as temporary Chairmen of Committees when requested by the Chairman of and Means.

been made. Let the thing settle in, and see this matter settle itself.

Captain HAMBRO

rose in his place, and claimed to move, "That the Question be now put"; but Mr. SPEAKER withheld his assent, and declined then to put that Question.

Mr. SHAW

If it will not right itself let the Minister of Labour cause a full and impartial inquiry to be made.

Commander BELLAIRS

rose in his place, and claimed to move, "That the Question be now put"; but Mr. SPEAKER withheld his assent, and declined then to put that Question.

Mr. SHAW

I suggest it would have been infinitely bettor if the responsible Minister had come down to the House [HON. MEMBERS: "Divide!"]—This is a serious matter.

It being Eleven of the Clock, Mr. SPEAKER proceeded to interrupt the business.

Whereupon, Captain HAMBRO rose in his place, and claimed to move, "That the Question be now put"; but Mr. SPEAKER withheld his assent, and declined then to put that Question.

The Debate stood adjourned.

ADJOURNMENT,—Resolved, "That this House do now adjourn,"—[Lord E. Talbot.]

Adjourned at one minute after Eleven o'clock,