May I ask the Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury whether he can state the business of the House on its resumption next Wednesday?

On Wednesday, 20th September, the House will meet at 2.45 p.m. The Adjournment of the House will be moved immediately after Questions, and the Prime Minister will make a general statement. We shall then consider the Possession of Mortgaged Land (Emergency Provisions) Bill, and the Government hope it will be possible to take it through all its stages. It is expected that the House will sit on Thursday, 21st September.

Not on Friday?

We shall have to see. I cannot say for certain.

Can the hon. and gallant Gentleman give any indication of when the Supplementary Budget will be introduced?

No, Sir, I am not in a position to-day to make a statement.

In view of the great inconvenience caused to the staff of this House, could the Patronage Secretary arrange for the House to rise not later than 8 o'clock every evening?

I am afraid it is outside my powers to arrange what time the House rises, but I think all hon. and right hon. Members realise the difficulties of the staff.