HL Deb 23 March 1959 vol 215 c155
THE EARL OF HOME

My Lords, I beg to move the Motion which stands in my name on the Order Paper.

Moved, That Standing Order No. 35 be suspended until the House adjourns for the Recess at Easter for the purpose of giving Government Business (except with the consent of the Government) precedence over other Notices and Orders of the Day, and that Standing Order No. 41 (No two stages of a Bill to be taken on one day) be suspended for the aforesaid period.—(The Earl of Home.)

On Question, Motion agreed to, and ordered accordingly.

VISCOUNT ALEXANDER OF HILLS BOROUGH

My Lords, with regard to the Business for to-morrow, we understand from the Press that there may be some delay in issuing the White Paper which is to be produced. Can the noble Earl the Leader of the House tell us whether the White Paper will be available to-day?

THE EARL OF HOME

My Lords, in order to avoid any possible mistake or slip-up, I would say that either I or my noble friend will make a statement on that matter at about half-past three. I have no reason to anticipate that anything will go wrong.