HC Deb 11 August 1831 vol 5 cc1220-1
Lord Althorp

gave notice, that he would, on Friday, move, that the House sit on Saturday to discuss the Reform Bill.

Mr. Goulburn

protested against such a step. He did not see why they should be called upon to sit on Saturday on the Reform Bill, to the neglect of other business; but his chief objection was, that it was the only day in the week which Members could properly set apart for private business. He considered it would be better to discuss the Reform Bill on the Mondays, than to oblige the House to meet on Saturdays.

Lord Althorp

said, that Monday was set apart for other business. His proposition was, that the House should sit on Saturday till six, and commence at noon.

Sir Edward Sugden

thought, that after the forbearance of the House on many topics, the noble Lord ought not to press his motion for sitting on Saturdays. He had intended to make a motion relating to the Court of Chancery, but had delayed it, because he would not interfere with the Reform measure.

Lord Althorp

admitted the forbearance of many Members of the opposite side of the House, but he did not think his proposal too much, as probably they would not have occasion to sit often on Saturdays.

Mr. C. W. Wynn

thought it would be better to continue the Reform debate on Monday, than set apart Saturday for it.

Lord Althorp

said, his right hon. friend, the Chief Secretary for Ireland, had a Motion relative to the affairs of Ireland on Monday next.