§ Motion made, and Question proposed.
"That the Lords Message of 20th November relating to the appointment of a Committee on Closer Union in East Africa be now considered."—[Mr. Hayes.]
Captain MARCESSONI understand the arrangement is that this Motion 862 should be taken on Monday. [Interruption.] Now that the Chief Whip has come in, may I ask him to postpone this Motion until Monday? There are very few Members in the House, and there may be some Members who may have an objection to it.
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the TREASURY (Mr. T. Kennedy)I can see no objection to the Motion being proceeded with now. The terms of it have been agreed upon among all parties through the usual channels and. unless there is some specific reason for postponement, I really would ask the Opposition not to press their objection.
§ Question put, and agreed to.
§ Lords Message considered accordingly.
§
Ordered,
That a Select Committee of Ten Members be appointed to join with a Committee appointed by the Lords as a Select Committee to consider the Reports on Closer Union in East Africa [Cmd. 3234 and Cmd. 3378], together with the Statement of the conclusions of His Majesty's Government [Cmd. 3574]."—[Mr. Hayes.]
§
Message to the Lords to acquaint them therewith.
Sir John Sandeman Allen, Mr. Amery Mr. Buxton, Sir Robert Hamilton, Mr. James Hudson, Mr. Ormsby-Gore, Mr. Parkinson, Dr. Shiels, Lord Stanley, and Mr. Wellock nominated Members of the Committee.
§
Ordered,
That the Committee have power to send for persons, papers and records.
§
Ordered,
That, Five ho the quorum."—[Mr. Hayes.]
§ Whereupon Mr. DEPUTY - SPEAKER adjourned the House, without Question put, pursuant to Standing Order No. 3.
§ Adjourned at Eighteen Minutes before Two o'Clock, until Monday, 24th November.