HC Deb 17 June 1878 vol 240 cc1615-6

In answer to Mr. CHAPLIN,

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

said, that on Tuesday he would be able to fix the day for the discussion of the Cattle Plague Bill, and that on Thursday further Estimates would be taken in connection with the Army.

MR. W. HOLMS

I wish to ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer a Question, of which I have given him private Notice—Whether, looking to the importance of the Motion of which I have given Notice for to-morrow night, and which asks for the appointment of a Select Committee in regard to the Established Church in Scotland, whether he will allow the discussion on that subject to be taken at the early Sitting tomorrow? It may be in the recollection of the right hon. Baronet that I gave way, and did not bring forward my Resolution on a previous occasion, in order to allow the debate to proceed on the moving of the Indian troops to Malta. I balloted for another day, and, having got the first place for to-morrow night, I think I have some claim on the Government. In the event of the Chancellor of the Exchequer not seeing his way to give me the Morning Sitting, I would ask him to use his endeavours to make a House in the evening.

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

The Government are well aware of the importance of the question the hon. Gentleman is about to raise, and they are also aware that he kindly gave way to allow an adjourned debate to proceed. Therefore, he can rest assured the Government will do all in their power to obtain for him a good audience; and, as the Morning Sitting will be devoted to an important Scotch matter, no doubt a good number of Members will be present.

MR. ONSLOW

asked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Whether the Government intended to stop the ordinary Business of the House before 12.30, in order to give facilities for the progress of the Sale of Intoxicating Liquors on Sunday (Ireland) Bill?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

It is not in our power to stop the progress of the ordinary Business.

MR. MAC IVER

gave Notice that in consequence of the answer of the President of the Board of Trade to the hon. Member for Sunderland (Mr. Gourley), he would take an early opportunity of bringing forward his Motion on the subject of Merchant Seamen. He was afraid there would not be time this Session, but he would take the first opportunity next Session.