HC Deb 09 July 1923 vol 166 cc933-6
Captain BENN

In regard to the Motion on the Paper in the name of the Prime Minister, to suspend the 11 o'clock Rule on the business of the Rent and Mortgage Interest Restrictions Bill, may I ask if the Prime Minister has in mind the fact that an all-night Sitting on this subject three years ago led to the passing of a Bill which has given rise to endless confusion?

The PRIME MINISTER

I hope it will not be necessary to sit very late. The

object is to get the Third Reading to-morrow night.

Motion made, and Question proposed, That the Proceedings on the Rent and Mortgage Interest Restrictions Bill and on Public Works Loans [Remission of Debts] be exempted, at this day's Sitting, from the provisions of the Standing Order (Sittings of the House)."—[The Prime Minister.]

Mr. TURNER

Am I entitled to oppose this Motion?

Mr. SPEAKER

The hon. Member can vote against it.

Mr. TURNER

Am I entitled to ask a question about it?

Mr. SPEAKER

Under the Standing Order, I am bound to put the Question, forthwith, without Amendment or Debate.

Question put:

The House divided: Ayes, 225; Noes, 142.