§ Mr. AttleeMay I ask the Prime Minister whether he has any statement to make with regard to business?
§ The Prime Minister (Mr. Baldwin)Yes, Sir; we have an alteration of the business. The Committee stage of the Ministers of the Crown Bill will be taken to-morrow instead of on Thursday, and the Report stage of the Livestock Industry Bill on Thursday instead of tomorrow, as previously announced.
The Government propose that the House should adjourn for the Coronation and the Whitsun Recess on Thursday, 6th May, and meet again on Monday, 24th May. I think that this decision will meet the general convenience of Members, in view of the many festivities which are taking place in connection with the Coronation, and the consequent difficulties which may arise in obtaining access to the Palace of Westminster.
The House will meet at 11 o'clock on the morning of Thursday, 6th May. Questions will be taken until 12 o'clock, and Mr. Speaker will be empowered to adjourn the House at 7 o'clock. After Questions, we shall ask the House to dispose of some Government Bills which have reached their final stages. On the conclusion of Government business, which I anticipate will not be later than 3 o'clock, the Adjournment of the House will be moved, and Members will then be able to debate subjects in which they are interested.
On Thursday I shall make the usual statement on business, and give further information as to the programme for next week.