HC Deb 18 December 1947 vol 445 cc1872-3
Mr. Eden

Will the Leader of the House please tell us the Business after the Recess?

Mr. H. Morrison

Yes, Sir. The Business will be as follows:

Tuesday, 20th January—Second Reading of the Princess Elizabeth's and the Duke of Edinburgh's Annuities Bill; and Report and Third Reading of the Overseas Resources Development Bill.

Wednesday, 21st January—Second Reading of the Cinematograph Films Bill.

Thursday and Friday, 22nd and 23rd January—A Debate on foreign affairs will take place on the Motion for the Adjournment of the House.

Mr. Eden

The Leader of the House will, no doubt, remember that I raised last week the question of the Geneva Trade Agreement. Could we be sure that this will be taken very soon after we resume, perhaps in the second week?

Mr. Morrison

We will take it as soon as possible, and I hope that it will not be long.

Earl Winterton

Will the Whips be put on on 20th January, or will they be taken off if there is an adverse decision on the Government's policy in the morning?

Mr. K. Lindsay

Can my right hon. Friend say when the Bill relating to the Curtis Report will be published, and if he will consider publishing a White Paper in advance of the publication of the Bill?

Mr. Morrison

The Bill is being presented in another place this afternoon. As my hon. Friend will appreciate, that is not quite the same as publication, but publication will soon be effected. With regard to the suggestion about the White Paper, I am not in a position to say anything about that at the present moment, but I will consult with the Home Secretary.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

Can the right hon. Gentleman say when the House will be given an opportunity of discussing his own statement, on 4th December, on the subject of Parliamentary proceedings in connection with nationalised industries?

Mr. Morrison

No doubt an opportunity can be found on the Adjournment or otherwise.

Mr. Emrys Hughes

Could the Lord President tell us if there is any possibility of time being given to the consideration of the notice of Motion about giving wider powers to the Scottish Grand Committee to meet in Scotland?

Mr. Morrison

I am not in a position to make any statement about that today.