§ 46. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Prime Minister whether it is proposed to introduce a Measure to give certain powers of regulation over dog-racing tracks to local authorities; and, if a Government Measure is not proposed, whether facilities will be given for a private Member's Bill on these lines?
§ The PRIME MINISTERNo, Sir; in this connection, I would refer the hon. and gallant Member to the statement which I made yesterday week on the subject of Business.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYDid not the right hon. Gentleman give, at any rate, a half promise to a deputation that waited upon him recently that, seeing that the Bill was crowded out last Session, he would do his best this Session?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI should like to meet the hon. and gallant Member if he will give me a definite promise that he will produce a non-controversial Bill.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYIn view of the fact that only 18 Members voted against such a Bill, is not that as near unanimity as we can get in this House?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThen perhaps the supporters of the Bill will see what they can do to square the opposition.