§ 40. Major KELLEYasked the Prime Minister whether the Resolutions for the reform of the Second Chamber, which are to be introduced in another place, are also to be moved in this House, in view of the fact that the relations of the two Houses must be affected by any reform of the Second Chamber?
Mr. CHAMBERLAIN (Leader of the House)It is the intention that the Resolutions should be moved and discussed in the House of Lords, and the further steps to be taken will be considered in the light of that discussion.
§ Commander BELLAIRSWhen will the Resolutions be first published? Will it be in advance of the Debate in the House of Lords?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINThat is really a matter for the Leader of the other House rather than for me. I imagine they will appear on the Order Paper of the other House a few days before the Debate.
§ Viscountess ASTORAnd when this comes about, will Peeresses in their own rights have the same rights as Peers? [HON. MEMBERS: "No, no!"]
§ Mr. LAMBERTCan the right hon. Gentleman say if the Resolutions will be brought before the House of Commons before the Recess?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINAs I have said, our further course will he dependent on the discussion in the House of Lords, and will be decided after that discussion. In reply to my Noble Friend the bon. Member for Plymouth (Viscountess Astor) I have to say I think I should he wrong at this moment in foreshadowing any part of the Resolutions.
§ Mr. G. TERRELLWhen is it intended to proceed with the business? Is not that a matter for the Government to settle?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThat question has already been answered.