HC Deb 02 July 1935 vol 303 cc1707-8 Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House will, upon Thursday next, resolve itself into a Committee to consider the surpluses and deficits upon Navy, Army, and Air Grants for the year ended 31st March, 1934, and the application of surpluses to meet Expenditure not provided for in the Grants for that year."—[Captain Margesson.]
Sir IAN MACPHERSON

Are we to have Scottish business on that day or not? That date was promised for Scottish business.

Mr. THORNE

Will a financial statement be circulated in connection with the matter?

Captain MARGESSON

Certainly. This does not interfere with the business for Thursday in the least, and it remains as announced.

Mr. MAXTON

If the House should desire to discuss this important matter, would it not interfere with the business fixed for Thursday?

Captain MARGESSON

This matter can be discussed when the particular business is put upon the Paper for discussion. This Motion merely resolves that the House shall go into Committee on this matter which can be discussed on the appropriate votes.

Mr. LANSBURY

That will not be on Thursday?

Captain MARGESSON

No, Sir.

Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday next, resolve itself into a Committee to consider the surpluses and deficits upon Navy, Army, and Air Grants for the year ended 31st March, 1934, and the application of surpluses to meet Expenditure not provided for in the Grants for that year. Ordered, That the Appropriation Accounts for the Navy, which were presented upon the 4th February last, and those for the Army and Air Departments, which were presented upon the 1st February last, be referred to the Committee."—[Captain Margesson.]