HC Deb 30 July 1931 vol 255 cc2497-620

Order for Second Reading read.

Motion made, and Question proposed, "That the Bill be now read a Second time."

Mr. SMITHERS

On a point of Order. Before the Debate commences, may I draw attention to the very grave disability under which the House is to-day, because the report of Sir George May's committee is not in the hands of Members.

Mr. SPEAKER

No point of Order can arise.

Mr. SMITHERS

I want to raise a protest that it should be in the hands of some newspapers before it is in the hands of Members of Parliament.

Mr. SPEAKER

There is no point of Order.

Mr. SMITHERS

I want to suggest that the Government deliberately—

Mr. SPEAKER

No point of Order arises.

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