§ 39. Mr. MANDERasked the Prime Minister when it is proposed to take the Debate on the Optional Clause?
§ The PRIME MINISTERMy right hon. Friend proposes to put down a Motion on 204 this subject forthwith, and I hope in the statement of Business which I shall in the ordinary course give to-morrow to be able to indicate the date on which the Motion will be debated.