§ 52. Sir Percy Harrisasked the Prime Minister whether the Anglo-American Treaty will be submitted to Parliament before ratification; and whether it will involve legislation and a Financial Resolution?
§ The Prime MinisterIn accordance with the usual procedure, the agreement is being laid upon the table of the House, and as announced yesterday, copies will be available in the Vote Office before the House rises this evening.
§ Sir P. HarrisWill there be a day allotted for the purpose of discussing the terms of the agreement?
§ The Prime MinisterI should have to arrange that through the usual channels.
§ Sir P. HarrisI asked in my question whether the agreement would involve legislation?
§ The Prime MinisterNo, Sir. Legislation will not be necessary except for one small item which I think can be included in the Finance Bill.