46. Mr. V. ADAMSasked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that during the Debate in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 23rd June there was only time for speeches by eight Members who were neither Ministers nor former Ministers; and whether, in view of the inadequacy of the time thus at the disposal of private Members, he will provide an early opportunity for further discussion of the international situation?
§ Sir J. SIMONMy hon. Friend's statistics are correct. I would remind him, however, that there have already been several Debates on foreign policy this Session, and opportunities still remain for the subject to be debated on allotted Supply days and on the Appropriation Bill.
Mr. ADAMSIn view of the magnitude of the issues discussed last Tuesday, does the Home Secretary think that the time was really adequate, when there were literally hundreds of hon. Members in all sections of the House who wished to speak?
§ Sir J. SIMONEverybody recognises the importance of the subject, and also the fact that many hon. Members would like to take part in the Debate. Of course we must not in this case regard speeches as being paid by time.