HC Deb 18 December 1935 vol 307 cc1763-4
Mr. ATTLEE

May I ask the Prime Minister whether he has any statement to make with regard to future business?

The PRIME MINISTER

It is proposed to take the Motion for the Christmas Adjournment on Friday, and the House will meet again on Tuesday, 4th February, 1936. The business to be taken during the first week after the Recess will be as follows:

Tuesday, 4th February: Second Reading of the Cotton Spinning Industry Bill, and the Committee stage of the necessary Money Resolution; Third Reading of the Unemployment Assistance (Temporary Provisions) (Extension) Bill.

Wednesday, 5th February: Private Members' Motions. The subjects to be discussed will be balloted for on the first day on which the House meets after the Recess.

Thursday, 6th February: Second Reading of the Unemployment Insurance (Agriculture) Bill, and Committee stage of the necessary Money Resolution.

Friday, 7th February: Consideration of draft Orders in Council under the Government of India Act for the constitution of Sind and Orissa as separate Provinces.

On any day, if there is time, other Orders will be taken.

Mr. ATTLEE

Will provision be made for summoning the House at an earlier date if the situation, either in the mining industry or in foreign affairs, demands it?

The PRIME MINISTER

Yes, Sir. It is, as I think the right hon. Gentleman knows, common form now that the Motion for Adjournment does give that power.

Mr. ATTLEE

Can the right hon. Gentleman say when the text of the Unemployment Insurance (Agriculture) Bill will be available to Members?

The PRIME MINISTER

I hope that copies will be in Members' hands very early in the New Year.

Sir AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN

With reference to to-morrow's Debate, will my right hon. Friend consider whether it might not be for the general convenience of the House that he should move to suspend the Eleven o'Clock Rule, not for the purpose of prolonging the Debate, but to make it quite certain that the last two speakers, particularly my right hon. Friend himself, shall not be hampered by lack of time in making the very important statement that he has to make? I suggest that he should consult with the other parties, through the usual channels, as to whether that will be for the general convenience.

The PRIME MINISTER

I am quite willing to do that.