HC Deb 19 May 1924 vol 173 c1974

Motion made, and Question proposed, "That this House do now adjourn."—[Mr. Parkinson.]

Captain BENN

Is it really necessary for the Government Whip to move, "That this House do now adjourn" when we have an hour to spare, which may usefully be devoted to some of the private Members Bills? I have, for example, a Bill on the Paper dealing with the question of evictions. The Government have told us they can do no more. Surely a short hour might be devoted to a discussion of the merits of the Bill. Of course, if the Government Whip informs me that this is by arrangement, through what is called the "usual channels," I shall sit down at once. I am now informed that there has been an arrangement through the usual channels. In that case I withdraw my objection.

Question put, and agreed to.

Adjourned accordingly at Ten Minutes after Ten o'Clock.