HC Deb 20 March 1922 vol 152 cc20-1
27. Mr. G. TERRELI

asked the Prime Minister when the Government intend to introduce the promised Resolutions for the reform of the Second Chamber?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I am not able to fix a date for the introduction of these Resolutions.

Mr. TERRELL

Can the right hon. Gentleman fix a date between now and Easter?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

In my answer to my hon. Friend I say that I am not yet in a position to fix a date.

39. Mr. G. LOCKER-LAMPSON

asked the Lord Privy Seal whether, independently of any Resolutions in another place for the reform of the Second Chamber, this House will be given an early opportunity of discussing the present constitutional relations between the two Houses?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I do; not consider that it would be helpful, even if time permitted, to discuss in this House the question raised by my hon. Friend until the Resolutions embodying the proposals of the Government have been introduced.

Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSON

Do the Government intend to pass a Bill through this House dealing with the relations; between the two Chambers before the dissolution of Parliament?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

If my hon. Friend will give me precise particulars of the date of the Dissolution, I could answer his question with greater confidence. It is my desire that we should make definite progress with this Bill before we have to go to a Dissolution.

Captain W. BENN

Is the right hon. Gentleman able to say unreservedly that the Government intend to pass this legislation before they dissolve?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I say that if we have time, we shall pass it.

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