§ Mr. AttleeMay I ask the Prime Minister to state the business of the House for next week?
§ The Prime MinisterMonday—Second Reading of the Consolidated Fund Bill; Debate on Shipping.
§ Tuesday—Committee and remaining stages of the Consolidated Fund Bill. I shall make a statement on the Progress of the War.
§ Wednesday—Consideration of Lords Amendments to the Old Age and Widows' Pensions Bill, and to the Agriculture (Miscellaneous War Provisions) Bill; Second Reading of the Societies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill; Special Enactments (Extension of Time) Bill [Lords]; and, if there is time, of the Solicitors (Emergency Provisions) Bill [Lords].
§ Thursday—The House will meet at 11 a.m., and Questions will be taken. Motion for the Easter Adjournment until Tuesday, 2nd April.
§ We expect to receive the Lords Amendments to the Old Age Pensions Bill on Tuesday, but in the event of their not coming down until Wednesday, it will be necessary for them to be considered on Thursday.
§ Mr. AttleeWe intend to put down a Motion on the Paper with regard to the shipping position for Monday's Debate.
§ Sir H. WilliamsCan my right hon. Friend state the date when the Budget will be introduced?
§ The Prime MinisterNo, Sir.
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Ordered,
That this day, notwithstanding anything in Standing Order No. 14, the Reports of Supplementary Estimates, 1939; of Civil Estimates, Excesses, 1938; and of Navy Excess, 1938, may be considered, and Business other than the Business of Supply may be taken before Eleven of the Clock, and that the Proceedings on the Reports of Supply of 12th and 7th March, 27th and 22nd February may be taken after Eleven of the Clock, and that the Proceedings on Government Business be exempted, at this day's Sitting, from the provisions of the Standing Order (Sittings of the House)."—[The Prime Minister.]