Money resolutions have caused frequent trouble in the last few
years, chiefly because of the growing tendency of Government Departments to draw them in so restricted a form. The all-night sitting on Monday arose out of a money resolution, though in this case it was widely drawn. Many Members, in all parts of the House, wished to question the pay and allowances of the conscripts. Because of the method of payments, under Royal Warrant, discussion was ruled out. An incompetent introduction of the money resolution by Sir Victor Warrender began the trouble. The House rapidly tied itself in a web of points of order and argument with Sir Dennis Herbert, the Chairman. The usual all-nighters, Mr. Gallacher, Mr. Ede, Mr. Davidson and Mr. Pritt, were well to the fore. The Government benches sat studiously silent until the trains started running again, and the House rose at a quarter past five.
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