HC Deb 08 October 1942 vol 383 cc1368-9
Mr. Arthur Greenwood

May I ask the Leader of the House what will" be the Business for the next series of Sitting Days?

The Lord Privy Seal (Sir Stafford Cripps)

The Business will be as follows:

First Sitting Day—Committee and remaining stages of the Prolongation of Parliament Bill, Local Elections Bill and the India and Burma (Temporary and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill.

Second Sitting Day—Second Reading of the Welsh Courts Bill and Committee stage of the necessary Money Resolution; Debate on the Prayer which has been tabled relating to the Defence (Amalgamation of Police Forces) Regulations.

Third Sitting Day—Committee and remaining stages of the Welsh Courts Bill; Motion to approve the Fish Sales (Charges) (No. 2) Order.

Mr. Gallacher

Are we not to have a discussion on what the Government intend to do in connection with the prosecution of the war?

Sir S. Cripps

No. It is not the intention to have such a discussion.

Mr. Ward

May I ask my right hon. and learned Friend, in view of the statement by the Minister of Production about the 80 days, whether he would not consider having an early statement; and does he not realise that the country demands an answer from the Government on this matter?

Sir S. Cripps

The Prime Minister dealt with that question on Tuesday, and I have nothing to add.

Mr. Gallacher

Is there nobody else who can express an opinion except the Prime Minister?

Mr. Maxton

Will the right hon. and learned Gentleman remember that when he puts down a programme of Business like this, he must not be too severe on the House if hon. Members do not turn up?

Sir S. Cripps

It is not possible for the whole of the programme to be equally attractive.