HC Deb 23 June 1920 vol 130 cc2185-6
Sir D. MACLEAN

Can the Leader of the House kindly inform us what business it is proposed to take on Friday?

Mr. BONAR LAW

The Committee Stage of the Financial Resolutions on the Paper; the Overseas Trade (Credits and Insurance) Bill, Second Reading; and, possibly, other Orders.

Captain W. BENN

Does the right hon. Gentleman not think that the Overseas Trade Bill, which raises a most important principle, should be put as the first Order?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I hope that the House realises that everything we discuss is important.

Captain BENN

Apart from the right hon. Gentleman's excellent persiflage, does he not recognise that the granting of enormous credits is very important and should be placed as first Order.

Mr. BONAR LAW

There is no question of persiflage. We put them down in the order of the necessity of getting them, that is the sole reason.

Mr. TERRELL

Can the right hon. Gentleman now say when the Finance Bill will be taken?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I cannot say definitely, but I hope it will be the week after next.