MR. GORSTI gave private Notice of a Question I intended to put to the Home Secretary; but as the right hon. and learned Gentleman is not present, perhaps I may put it to the Prime Minister. It is in regard to the "Count out" on Friday night—Whether it is true, as stated in the usual organs of Parliamentary intelligence, that the "Count out" was arranged by the two Front Benches; and why the Government did not take steps to keep a House 1178 for the purpose of enabling them to make progress with Supply?
MR. GLADSTONEI was unfortunately, but I hope not culpably, absent on Friday night; but no communication has reached me to the effect described by the hon. and learned Gentleman.