HC Deb 21 March 1939 vol 345 cc1125-6
Mr. Attlee

May I ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has any statement to make upon business?

Sir J. Simon

The Czecho-Slovakia (Restrictions on Banking Accounts, etc.) Bill, which is being presented to-day, is of an urgent character, and it is very desirable that the Bill should be passed through all its stages in this House as soon as possible. We propose, therefore, to take the Second Reading and Committee stage of the Money Resolution as the first business to-morrow, to be followed by the Second Reading of the Consolidated Fund Bill. The remaining stages of the Czecho-Slovakia Bill will be taken as the first business on Thursday, and then we shall dispose of the Consolidated Fund Bill. The subject to be debated on the Third Reading of the Consolidated Fund Bill on Thursday will be the general question of Nutrition with particular reference to health services and education.

Mr. Attlee

While we realise the need for taking the Czecho-Slovakia (Restrictions on Banking Accounts, etc.) Bill speedily, it of course impinges upon the Consolidated Fund Bill, but we recognise the urgency of the need. With regard to the subject for Thursday, that will be conditional upon any need there may be arising out of any statement on foreign affairs?

Sir J. Simon

Yes, Sir, I am only making a statement of the arrangements as they stand now of the general question that will be discussed upon the Consolidated Fund Bill on Thursday, but that arrangement is subject to adjustment.

Mr. Hopkin

Does the statement of the right hon. Gentleman mean that no Debate will be allowed to-morrow on the Welsh report on tuberculosis?

Sir J. Simon

I believe that that Debate was announced for Wednesday, and there is no change in that respect.