asked the Prime Minister what arrangement is contemplated for Whitsuntide; when will the House rise; and for how long?

I hope to be in a position to make a statement next week.

Then I will repeat the question next Monday.

The answer will depend largely on the progress made with business.

Will the right hon. Gentleman make the statement early in the week, and not at the end of it?

I cannot tell. I may be able to make it on Monday or I may not. If we do not make the progress with business I anticipate, perhaps it would be better for me to wait and see.

We have just had a holiday. Why are Members 30 anxious?

Can we have a statement which will dispose of the disquieting statement that the Government only intend to let the House have a long week-end?

The House and the Government are partners in this matter. Our interests are the same, and our duties are the same. Our interest is to get the longest holiday we can. Our duty is to do our business before we go on holiday.