HC Deb 28 April 1913 vol 52 cc820-1W
Lord ROBERT CECIL

asked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that petitions have been presented to this House by representatives of women's societies containing over 100,000 members, asking to be heard at the Bar of the House by so many of them as the House shall direct; and whether he will give time for discussion of the Motion by the hon. Member for North Somerset to the effect that such petitions be granted?

The PRIME MINISTER

There is no time at the disposal of the Government between now and next Monday which could be given for this purpose.

Mr. KING

asked the Prime Minister whether he will, on some day before Friday next, move the suspension of the Eleven o'clock Rule in order that the House may discuss and vote upon the Motion (Enfranchisement of Women) standing in the name of the hon. Member for North Somerset, it being understood that hon. Members will signify to the Patronage Secretary their readiness to attend in sufficient numbers to prevent a successful counting-out of the House?

The PRIME MINISTER

I fear I do not see my way to accede to my hon. Friend's suggestion.