HC Deb 23 April 1883 vol 278 c914
MR. MACFARLANE

asked, Whether it is the intention of the Government to take the second reading of the Bill that night; and, if so, in the event of its being read a second time, when the Committee stage will be taken?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. CHILDERS),

in reply, said, he proposed to take the second reading of the Bill that night, as it was very important it should be read a second time as soon as possible, and he hoped to take the Committee stage on Thursday. He should propose to take the second reading at any reasonable hour.