Lords Sitting of 28 September 1938

Preamble
Summoned by the Lord Chancellor, by virtue of the Resolution of July 29 last, the House met at a quarter past four of the clock, The LORD CHANCELLOR on the Woolsack.
Several Lords—Took the Oath.

BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE.
THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION (EARL STANHOPE): My Lords, as your Lordships are aware there are no Orders of the day or Notices. In moving that the House do now adjourn, I propose that the House meet to-morrow at three o'clock, and if a large number of your Lordships desire to speak, I suggest that we should adjourn for dinner and meet again afterwards.
VISCOUNT CECIL OF CHELWOOD: My Lords, could my noble friend tell me what procedure is proposed for tomorrow? Will the Government present a Motion, or will the discussion be on the Adjournment? Might I ask also whether the Foreign Secretary will begin by making a statement, or not?
EARL STANHOPE: My Lords, I must apologise to the House for not having anticipated the queries which my noble friend opposite has made. It is proposed that a question be asked by a representative of the Opposition, and then my noble friend the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs will proceed forthwith to make a statement. After that, of course, your Lordships will no doubt wish to debate it. I beg to move, That the House do now adjourn.
Moved, accordingly, and, on Question, Motion agreed to.
House adjourned at twenty-five minutes past four o'clock.