§ 48. Mr. W. Brownasked the Prime Minister whether he can make any statement as to the Government's intentions as to prolonging the life of the present Parliament?
§ The Prime MinisterA Bill to prolong the life of the present Parliament is being presented to-day.
§ Sir Percy HarrisWould the Government consider following the precedent of the fourth year of the last war and setting up a Speaker's Conference? I only ask my right hon. Friend to consider that.
§ The Prime MinisterIt is not proposed to take that step on this occasion.