47. Mr. V. Adamsasked the Prime Minister whether, since the House of Commons will shortly be separating for a period which is certain to be critical internationally, he has in contemplation any other methods than the conventional channels of re-summoning the House?
§ The Prime MinisterNo, Sir.
Mr. AdamsDoes my right hon. Friend recall that last year the most serious developments occurred when this House was up and was unable to exercise its duty of influencing the executive?
§ The Prime MinisterLast year the House was called together before the expiration of the actual period.