HC Deb 12 December 1929 vol 233 cc651-2
47. Mr. MANGER

asked the Prime Minister whether he is prepared to indicate before a Division is taken in the House those votes which will be regarded as Votes of Confidence by the Government?

The PRIME MINISTER

If questions are addressed to me as the point arises, I shall be happy to give an answer.

Mr. MANDER

In view of the fact that there is no Member of the House who desires to sec the present Government displaced—I mean on this side of the House—will the Prime Minister give the House some guidance in order that such a catastrophe may not arise?

The PRIME MINISTER

Under those circumstances, I shall naturally not give a definite reply.

Lieut.-Colonel ACLAND-TROYTE

Do not these questions show that the Liberals are prepared to bark but are afraid to bite?