HC Deb 30 May 1922 vol 154 cc1891-2
Colonel GRETTON

(by Private Notice) asked the Secretary of Sate for the Colonies if he will make a statement to-day on the position of affairs in Ireland?

Mr. CHURCHILL

I hope to do so to morrow.

Colonel GRETTON

Does the right hon. Gentleman give a definite undertaking to make a statement to-morrow before the House rises?

Mr. CHURCHILL

Yes, Sir.

Sir J. BUTCHER

Will there be an opportunity of taking a vote on the statement?

Mr. CHURCHILL

My hon. and learned Friend has been too long a Member of the House not to know exactly what is the Parliamentary procedure on the Motion for the Adjournment.

Sir J. BUTCHER

The right hon. Gentleman has told us that we shall have a Debate. What is the good of the Debate without taking a vote?