§ Mr. ASQUITH(by Private Notice) asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the critical condition of European affairs, the absence of complete information as to the views of the various Powers, and the probability of serious developments in the near future, the Government will not contemplate securing to the House of Commons the opportunity, if necessity arises, of a special meeting, after the Adjournment, at some earlier date than is now proposed?
§ The PRIME MINISTERAs I stated yesterday, as Parliament will be standing adjourned, arrangements can be made for summoning it at short notice should the necessity arise.
§ Mr. ASQUITHI am well aware that that has been enacted, but I want to get some assurance from the Prime Minister that the powers given by the enactment will be exercised.
§ The PRIME MINISTEROf course, that would be done, but I am no more anxious than the right hon. Gentleman that the necessity for it should arise.