§ Mr. LANSBURYMay I ask the Lord President of the Council how late he proposes that the House shall sit to-night in the event of the Motion on the Paper being carried; and whether the Patronage Secretary has made any progress in his efforts to restrain the rebels on his own side?
§ The LORD PRESIDENT of the COUNCIL (Mr. Baldwin)I hope that we may be able to make such progress to-day with the London Passenger Transport Bill that we may see the end of the Committee stage to-morrow night, and it is with that in mind that I have put down the Motion on the Paper.
§ Mr. LANSBURYBut we should like to know how long we are going to sit to-night.
§ Mr. BALDWINWe must see what progress is made.
§ Mr. LANSBURYWill the right hon. Gentleman assist the Patronage Secretary in restraining the enthusiasm of his followers?
§ Mr. BALDWINWe always desire to help the business of the House as far as we can. The enthusiasm on my part is overwhelming.
§ Mr. LANSBURYWe want to be allowed to get home.
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Motion made, and Question put,
That the Proceedings on the London Passenger Transport (re-committed) Bill be exempted, at this day's Sitting, from the provisions of the Standing Order (Sittings of the House)."—[Mr. Baldwin.]
§ The House divided: Ayes, 219; Noes, 21.