HC Deb 18 February 1937 vol 320 cc1340-1
9. Mr. Lawson

asked the Minister of Labour when the new Special Areas Bill will be ready?

Mr. E. Brown

There is a later question to-day on this subject addressed to the Prime Minister.

46. Mr. Batey

asked the Prime Minister whether he can now state when the Special Areas Bill will be introduced?

The Prime Minister

I hope that it may be possible to introduce the Bill at the end of next week.

Mr. Lawson

Can the right hon. Gentleman say when the Bill will be at the disposal of hon. Members?

The Prime Minister

I think the introduction of the Bill and the supply of it go together. When the Bill is introduced it will be immediately available. But I will look into that point.

Mr. Lawson

Will the right hon. Gentleman take note of the fact that it is really important that the House should have time to consider the contents of a Bill of this nature?