HC Deb 02 June 1924 vol 174 c887
Sir KINGSLEY WOOD

May I ask what steps the Deputy-Leader of the House has taken to circulate copies of the Housing Bill, so that we may see it before we begin to discuss the Government proposals to-morrow?

The LORD PRIVY SEAL (Mr. Clynes)

The White Paper on this subject was circulated soon after the statement I made on Thursday last. That White Paper contains the customary information on such procedure. Assuming the Money Resolution is disposed of, as we hope, by Wednesday night, the two Bills on the subject will be in circulation on Thursday morning.

Sir K. WOOD

Does the right hon. Gentleman not think it would be to the great convenience of the House to have the text now? I may refer to the Financial Resolution, where the right hon. Gentleman will see that the grant is made dependent upon a number of special provisions which ought to be before the House before we discuss it.

Mr. CLYNES

I think these special provisions will be found to be covered in the terms of the White Paper, and they will no doubt form a substantial part of the statement of my right hon. Friend.