HC Deb 06 June 1928 vol 218 c175
Mr. SNOWDEN

May I ask the Prime Minister what business will be taken on Friday?

The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Baldwin)

Consideration of a Resolution for the imposition of a Customs duty on enamelled hollow-ware in accordance with the recommendation of a Committee of Inquiry under the Safeguarding of Industry Procedure; and of Financial Resolutions with regard to the National Debt Commissioners' Unclaimed Dividends Account and to fines imposed under the Road Transport Lighting Act, 1927; and further consideration of the Administration of Justice Bill (Lords) and of the Money Resolution.

Mr. SNOWDEN

Is the Report of the Committee which recommended the imposition of this duty available?

The PRIME MINISTER

Yes. It was presented to-day, and the Report will be in the Vote Office by five o'clock this afternoon. I may say, for the information of the House, that the other two Financial Resolutions have reference to Clauses 20 and 23 of the Finance Bill.

Mr. BUCHANAN

I see there is a Resolution on the Paper in connection with the MacBrayne contract and the appointment of a Committee of Inquiry. Will the right hon. Gentleman be good enough to inform the House when that Resolution is likely to be taken?

The PRIME MINISTER

I am afraid it is impossible to answer chance questions in regard to business. We will take it as soon as we can, but I cannot give a date now.

Mr. HARDIE

May I draw attention to the name of one gentleman proposed to be appointed to that Committee? We understood that this Committee was to be composed of those having no interests, but I understand that this gentleman has shipping interests, and—

Mr. SPEAKER

The Notice of Motion on the Paper can be dealt with when it is set down.

Mr. HARDIE

It might save a deal of trouble if they shifted that man now.

Mr. SPEAKER

These matters are best arranged through the usual channels.