§ Mr. NicholsonMay I ask the Leader of the House a question on Business? Can he say whether the Government are contemplating, as rumour has it, making an important statement on Indian policy this week; whether it is to be made in another place and also made simultaneously in this House, and whether we shall b£ given as long notice as possible?
§ The Lord President of the Council (Mr. Herbert Morrison)I understand that the Under-Secretary of State for India did inform the House that it was contemplated that a statement would be made with regard to India. I cannot say on which day it will be made, but it is under consideration and will be made fairly shortly.
§ Mr. NicholsonWill the House be given as much notice as possible?
§ Mr. MorrisonI do not know. It depends whether a question is put on the Order Paper or whether it is made as a Ministerial statement. I cannot be sure, but I suggest to the hon. Member that, it it is possible, he might like it to be made known through the usual channels in a way which is familiar to us all.
§ Mr. EdenIt ought to be made clear that, if it is to be made in another place, it will be made here at the same time.
§ Mr. MorrisonYes, Sir, I have taken care of that.