Oral Answers to Questions — Dominion Parliaments (Speeches, Time Limit).

– in the House of Commons on 1 August 1939.

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Photo of Sir Edward Keeling Sir Edward Keeling , Twickenham

asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether he will ascertain and inform the House what arrangements exist in Dominion Parliaments for limiting the length of speeches?

Photo of Mr Thomas Inskip Mr Thomas Inskip , Fareham

I shall be glad to make inquiries and will communicate the results in due course to my hon. Friend.

Photo of Mr James Ede Mr James Ede , South Shields

Will the right hon. Gentleman consider circulating the information and making it in some way available to Members?

Photo of Mr Thomas Inskip Mr Thomas Inskip , Fareham

I will take care that it is made available.

Photo of Sir Godfrey Nicholson Sir Godfrey Nicholson , Farnham

Will my right hon. Friend also make inquiries as to whether there are any arrangements by which speeches are made more audible in the Press galleries?

Photo of Mr Thomas Inskip Mr Thomas Inskip , Fareham

I have no doubt that I can obtain information upon that point also.