HC Deb 19 November 1952 vol 507 cc1861-2
45. Mr. Lewis

asked the Prime Minister what is Her Majesty's Government's policy regarding university votes and constituencies.

The Prime Minister (Mr. Winston Churchill)

It remains the declared intention of Her Majesty's Government to legislate on this subject but not in the present session.

Mr. Lewis

Is the Prime Minister aware of the fact that the people of this country would like to see him drop this altogether, as they would like to see him drop the denationalisation of steel and transport? Will he get on with something more important in the interests of the people of this country?

The Prime Minister

If I were convinced that the hon. Gentleman had any qualifications to express the opinion of the people of this country, I should certainly give his opinions serious attention.

Mr. M. Stewart

Will the Prime Minister remember the Greek proverb, "Much learning does not teach sense"?

Mr. Lewis

May I ask the Prime Minister whether that is above his comprehension?

The Prime Minister

I am sorry to see that I hit so deeply home.

Captain Pilkington

Could the Prime Minister make any statement regarding the Labour vote taken this morning?