Resolution reported: That a Supplementary sum, not exceeding £10, be granted to His Majesty, to defray the charge which will come in course of payment during the year ending on the 31st day of March, 1947, for the salaries and expenses of the House of Commons.

Motion made, and Question proposed, "That this House doth agree with the Committee in the said Resolution."

3.34 a.m.

May I ask whether this does not cover the question of late travel home for Members of the House? It is nearly three months since this matter was first raised by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury. I protested last Friday week that still the Rule was suspended night after night and no provision had been made for 11 buses to take hon. Members and the staff home when we had finished our job of work here. I should now like to ask the right hon. Gentleman whether he can give us any date when he intends to start these buses. Does he intend to start them before 31st March, because this is a Supplementary Estimate for these buses up to 31st March?

I should like to announce to the House—as I am sure they will be very glad to hear—that the Opposition do not propose to take any part in this Debate. I should also like to take the opportunity of wishing the House a pleasant hour or so listening to Members of the Ministerial party attacking the Government.

Can I have a reply?

Question put, and agreed to.