§ 47. Mr. Bartlettasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the number of problems that arise throughout the country as a result of the war, he will consider the advisability of proposing to amend the Standing Orders of the House to extend the period allotted to Members' Questions, through which these problems can best be ventilated and solved?
§ The Prime MinisterNo, Sir. The preparation of the replies to questions already imposes a heavy burden upon the staff of Departments, and I would remind the hon. Member that, quite apart from the time allotted to Parliamentary Questions, there have been many opportunities lately for raising matters on the Motion for the Adjournment of the House.