§ 46. Mr. ERNEST BROWNasked the Prime Minister whether, under Standing Order 46, paragraph (2), he is prepared to arrange for Section 9 of the Rating and Valuation (Apportionment) Bill to be committed to the Standing Committee on Scottish Bills, particularly in view of the fact that it deals solely and specifically with Scotland?
§ The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Baldwin)No, Sir. I would remind the hon. Gentleman that the House on Thursday last allocated time for the remaining stages of the Rating and Valuation (Apportionment) Bill, and further, the Government have given half a day extra for the discussion of the Clause which deals with Scotland.
§ Mr. BROWNIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that this procedure was followed in connection with the National Health Insurance Bill of 1911, and that, although we get extra time, the gravity of the issues raised in Clause 9 is such that yet more time ought to be given? Does not this provide suitable machinery?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI am afraid that I cannot go beyond what was decided by the House the other day.