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be given a fuller chance. That was the point But all should meet. So, if that is acceptable I think I may put off this matter and go to the next item of business. Is that agreeable?

The Minister of Law (Dr. Ambedkar) : I am prepared to accept that suggestion.

Shri J.R. Kapoor : May I complete what I wanted to say?

Mr. Speaker : Order, order. He will now have ample opportunity of talking, and more fully, in the informal conference. The Hon. the Law Minister will hear him more fully than what he can do now. So we might adjourn this matter. But when shall we take it up? It is an important matter.

An hon. Member : Day after tomorrow.

Mr. Speaker : The Hon. the Law Minister might say when we shall take it up. Hon. Members will see that we intend to finish the session by the 20th.

An hon. Member : By the 21st.

Mr. Speaker : Well, the 21st. But unless you have the break from the 20th. it wont’t be possible.

Shri Sondhi (Punjab) : 21st is a standby.

Mr. Speaker : Yes.

Dr. Ambedkar : I suggest Saturday either morning or evening—after the House rises or before it meets.

Mr. Speaker : I am not talking of the time for the conference. They can meet at any time. I was asking as to when we are to take up this business again.

Dr. Ambedkar : On Monday.

Mr. Speaker : I have no objection. Then let us put it off to Monday the 18th by which time we expect something agreed will come up. I am really sorry for interrupting Mr. Kapoor’s speech, but then the House will be thankful to him for having agreed to stop his speech.