PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 409
Dr. Ambedkar: Only two other provinces remain, namely U.P. and Punjab. Several amendments have come just now and I have not had time to apply mind to them. If the parties concerned are prepared to go by the original arrangements then I am prepared to proceed further. But I find that some changes have been introduced and I must have a clear understanding of what is sought to be done. I personally think that half an hour in the afternoon would be more than enough for both the Provinces.
Shri Shiv Charan Lai: There might be difficulty then with regard to the quorum, because Members of other States may be absent from the House.
Mr. Deputy Speaker: Only two more orders relating to U.P. and the Punjab are outstanding. If there is unanimity in the House we can meet as late as possible, for I do not want to give the impression that I have muzzled them if anybody wants to speak.
Shri Amolakh Chand: Can we not adjourn for half an hour and then continue for the simple reason that at 4-30 p.m. Members may not come?
Mr. Deputy Speaker: The Minister must have sufficient time to consider the amendments.
Shri T. T. Krishnamachari (Madras) : Is there no other business ?
Mr. Deputy Speaker: No other business except passing these two orders.
The House then adjourned till Half Past Four of the Clock.
The House re-assembled at Half Past Four of the clock
[M R . S PEAKER in the Chair ]
P UNJAB O RDER
Mr. Speaker: We will now proceed with the Punjab Order. May I know the Nos. of the agreed amendments ? I think we will follow the same procedure as in the morning.