About 4.30 P.M.: Following Grey the leader of each main political party makes a brief statement. Bonar Law for the Conservatives again gives the government “unhesitating support”.
Redmond, the leader of the Irish Parliamentary Party, to great surprise, is wholeheartedly behind the government’s policy.
MacDonald, the leader of the Labour Party, says he believes the government is wrong and Britain should remain neutral. The Speaker then suspends further debate until 7.00 P.M.