§ VISCOUNT HALDANEMy Lords, I desire to ask the noble Marquess the Leader of the House whether he is now in a position to make any statement about when the House is to adjourn for the Whitsuntide Recess and when it is to sit again.
§ THE LORD PRIVY SEAL (THE MARQUESS OF SALISBURY)My Lords, I am much obliged to the noble and learned Viscount for having postponed this question until to-day. I see no reason, if your Lordships consent, why we should not adjourn at the end of the sitting to-morrow. In that case I should suggest to your Lordships we might meet again on June 3. I may take this opportunity of saying that I have put the Midwives and Maternity Homes Bill down for Committee on June 3, but between now and to-morrow it may appear, on consideration, that that is rather too early a date on which to take it. If that be the case I will notify your Lordships of the change of date.