HC Deb 25 July 1939 vol 350 c1241
45. Mr. Mander

asked the Prime Minister whether he is now able to state whether the Government can find time for the remaining stages of the Conscription of Wealth (Preparatory Provisions) Bill?

The Prime Minister (Mr. Chamberlain)

I am afraid that I cannot find time for the consideration of the hon. Member's Bill.

Mr. Mander

Does the Prime Minister really think it decent, at a time when flesh and blood are being conscripted, that similar measures should not be taken in respect of wealth?

The Prime Minister

I understood that the hon. Member had taken his Bill off the Order Paper.

Mr. Mander

No, Sir. May I put it in the form of a question, and ask the Prime Minister whether he is aware that there is no foundation whatever for the statement he has just made?

Mr. De la Bère

Is not this tit-for-tat particularly opportune?

An Hon. Member

Most satisfactory.