Part of the debate – in the House of Commons am ar 12 Mai 1924.
Mr John Clynes
, Manchester Platting
As the Noble Lord is aware, subjects for discussion on Supply Days are matters of arrangement through the usual channels, and are arranged to meet the desire of the Opposition parties.
The Opposition are the political parties in the House of Commons other than the largest or Government party. They are called the Opposition because they sit on the benches opposite the Government in the House of Commons Chamber. The largest of the Opposition parties is known as Her Majesty's Opposition. The role of the Official Opposition is to question and scrutinise the work of Government. The Opposition often votes against the Government. In a sense the Official Opposition is the "Government in waiting".
