Mr. CHAMBERLAIN (by Private Notice)asked the Prime Minister whether his attention has been called to the number of important Amendments in the names of Members of all parties now standing on the Order Paper to Clause 19 of the Finance Bill, and to certain important Amendments proposed to be made to Clause 20; whether he is aware that since these two Clauses are grouped in one compartment for the Sixth Allotted Day, it is improbable that adequate discussion, if any, will take place on 1205 Clause 20; and whether, in these circumstances, he will propose an Amendment to the Motion for the allocation of time transferring Clause 20 from the Sixth to the Seventh Allotted Day?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI regret that I cannot accept the right hon. Gentleman's suggestion. I may add, however, that the Chancellor of the Exchequer intends to make a statement on Clause 19 which may be expected somewhat to short-en the discussion.
§ Mr. STANLEY BALDWINMay I ask the Prime Minister what business will be taken next week?
§ The PRIME MINISTERMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday will be the Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Allotted Days respectively of the Committee stage of the Finance Bill. The business for Friday will, it is hoped, be announced on Monday. On any day, should time permit, other Orders may be taken.
§ Mr. C. WILLIAMSWhen does the right hon. Gentleman propose to proceed with the Agricultural Land (Utilisation) Bill.
§ The PRIME MINISTERAs soon as we are ready.