HC Deb 15 May 1928 vol 217 c861
Mr. CLYNES

Can the Prime Minister now announce the business for Friday?

The PRIME MINISTER

We propose, as first Order, to have a Debate on the McBrayne contract (Western Highlands and Islands of Scotland) and the second Order will be the remaining stages, Report and Third Reading, of the Reorganisation of Offices (Scotland) Bill.

Mr. MAXTON

Does the right hon. Gentleman expect to finish the Reorganisation of Offices (Scotland) Bill on the remnant of a Friday afternoon?

The PRIME MINISTER

The hon. Member has been long enough in the House to know that I never expect anything. I merely state the business that we hope to get.

Mr. MAXTON

Will the right hon. Gentleman not put any undue pressure on the House to make it conclude the business on Friday afternoon?

The PRIME MINISTER

I always find pressure lengthens proceedings.

Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHY

Will the Four o'clock Rule be suspended?

The PRIME MINISTER

We do not contemplate that at present.