HC Deb 12 December 1939 vol 355 c1016
45. Mr. Macquisten

asked the Prime Minister whether he will consider arranging that the House should meet in the forenoon and adjourn before darkness sets in?

The Prime Minister (Mr. Chamberlain)

I have considered my hon. and learned Friend's suggestion, but I regret that many practical difficulties make it impossible for the Government to propose an earlier meeting of the House.

Mr. Boothby

Is it not a fact that hon. Members are much better employed in the black-out here than they are likely to be anywhere else?