§ 61. Mr. BUCHANANasked the Prime Minister if he is prepared to grant a day for the discussion of the Government of Scotland Bill?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI regret that it is not possible to afford a day for the continuance of this discussion, in view of the state of public business.
§ Mr. MACLEANAre we to understand that the statement made yesterday by the Deputy-Leader of the House is not to be implemented, that, if at all possible, time will be given, if not a whole day, at least part of a day, for the continuation 1342 of the discussion on the Government of Scotland Bill, and that if possible a decision will be taken at the end of that day?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe answer which I have given covers that point. It is impossible to do it, in view of the state of public business.
§ Mr. BUCHANANAre we to understand that questions affecting Germany, the Ruhr and every other part of the world are to be given preference over questions affecting our own home conditions, and particularly Scotland?
§ Mr. STURROCKIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the speech made on Friday by the Secretary for Scotland caused great disappointment to Scottish Home Rulers?
§ Mr. MACLEANIs the House to understand from the reply that no further discussion upon the Government of Scotland Bill will take place this Session, and that it will have to go through the same procedure next year if some Scottish Member be fortunate enough to get a place in the Ballot?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThat is so.