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Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 14 July 1949.

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Photo of Mr Haydn Davies Mr Haydn Davies , St Pancras South West 12:00, 14 July 1949

Why is it that we are not to have a Debate on the Report of the Royal Commission on the Press next week? A fortnight ago the Opposition were demanding a Debate as a matter of urgency, and offered one of their Supply Days. Last week, I asked my right hon. Friend to give a day of Government's time in view of the Opposition's reluctance to press this matter. Am I to understand—