HC Deb 28 June 1927 vol 208 cc375-8
Mr. SNOWDEN

I beg to move, "That the Chairman do report Progress and ask leave to sit again."

It. will not be denied that we have made considerable progress to-day, and I think it will be the general wish that we should now adjourn. I think that suggestion will be accepted by the Government.

Mr. CHURCHILL

I cannot deny that we have made very great progress, and, although I had hoped to divide the advantage of getting Clause 9 with that of witnessing the eclipse, I recognise the reasonableness of the suggestion that has been made. I appreciate the Parliamentary efficiency with which our Debates have been conducted, and that we have covered much ground. The issue in regard to pottery, which is raised by Clause 9, is one on which hon. and right hon. Members opposite feel very strongly, and the President of the Board of Trade is quite prepared to encounter it in the full light of day. There is the question of the Road Fund, which we have a great desire to bring forward for a good debate. There is the question of the Betting Duty, which I understand will be debated on a new Clause. It is desirable there should be a full Debate on that. Then there is the question of Income Tax. We ought to be able so to arrange our business as to get these issues clearly and well defined, and at the same time to get on with the numerous provisions of this complicated Bill in a satisfactory manner. Believing that I am expressing the feeling in all parts of the House, I shall not resist the proposal that we do report Progress, and ask leave to sit again.

Question put, and agreed to.

Committee report Progress; to sit again upon Thursday.

The remaining Orders were read and postponed.

It being after half-past Eleven of the Clock upon Tuesday evening, Mr. Deputy-Speaker (Mr. James Hope) adjourned the House, without Question put, pursuant to the Standing Order.

Adjourned at Six Minutes after Twelve o'Clock.