§ 47. Sir P. Harrisasked the Prime Minister whether he can make a statement about legislation to prolong the life of the 1459 present Parliament; and whether he proposes to follow the precedent of the last war in setting up a Speaker's Conference?
§ Mr. AttleeNo, Sir. I am not at present in a position to make any statement.
§ Sir P. HarrisIs it not a fact that this Parliament will come automatically to an end on 14th November, and that, therefore, if there is no legislation, there will have to be an election in the middle of October?
§ Mr. AttleeYes, Sir, and action will have to be taken before that.