§ Earl Winterton(Horsham and Worthing): On a point of Order. I understand that the Motion on the Order Paper dealing with the Consolidated Fund Bill, in the name of the Prime Minister, is not debatable. Before it is agreed to, can we have an explanation of the words "not-withstanding the practice of the House?" So far as I know, there is no Standing Order on this subject.
§ The Deputy-Prime Minister (Mr. Attlee)There are many precedents for this form of Motion. A Motion that allows the Committee stage and Third Reading of the Consolidated Fund Bill on the same day is really contrary to the practice of the House. I agree with my noble Friend that there is no Order; it is a question of practice.
Ordered,
That, notwithstanding the practice of the Rouse, the Consolidated Fund (No. 3) Bill may be considered in Committee immediately after the Bill has been read a Second time."—[Mr. Attlee.]