HC Deb 29 January 1952 vol 495 cc33-4
Mr. Attlee

Could the Leader of the House tell us whether there has been any alteration in Business?

The Minister of Health (Mr. Harry Crookshank)

Yes, Sir.

My right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer proposes today, with your permission, Mr. Speaker, to make a statement on the financial and economic situation, and afterwards we shall proceed with the Second Readings of the Bills already announced.

The Business for tomorrow and Thursday will be changed and a debate will take place on the financial and economic situation on a motion to be tabled by the Government.

Friday's Business is unchanged and Private Members' Bills will be considered.

Arrangements will be made next week for a debate on Foreign Affairs and on my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister's visit to Washington and Ottawa.

We hope also that it will be possible to arrange for a debate on Welsh Affairs next week.

My right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer is making his statement today in response to the request of the Leader of the Opposition. It will be somewhat lengthy, but the Government believe that it will meet the general convenience of the House to hear the Chancellor's proposals in full before entering upon the debate tomorrow.

Mr. Attlee

Is the Foreign Secretary going to make any statement today on Egypt?

Mr. Crookshank

He is just about to rise.