HC Deb 08 August 1940 vol 364 c416
46. Sir Leonard Lyle

asked the Prime Minister whether he will investigate the most appropriate means of testing opinion in the House regarding the policy of holding specific Secret Sessions?

Mr. Atlee

The ordinary channels through which Business arrangements are made and the views of hon. Members obtained, still function in spite of the unusual circumstances of the present time. The Government endeavour to meet the wishes of the House as a whole, but it is difficult to please everyone. My hon. Friend is no doubt aware that before going into Secret Session, a Motion must be proposed upon which the House can divide.

Sir L. Lyle

Will the right hon. Gentleman favourably consider the suggestion that an opportunity occurs here to call in the Ministry of Information, in order that they may let loose a flood of mass observers and cross-sectionists in order to experiment in this matter on the House of Commons?

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