HC Deb 06 July 1883 vol 281 c604
MR. W. H. JAMES

asked the Secretary to the Treasury, If he will undertake not to take the Committee stage upon the Crown Lands Bill at a time when the opponents of the Bill would not have time to state their objections previous to the Speaker leaving the Chair?

MR. COURTNEY

I believe the opposition to this Bill is, in reality, directed to a couple of clauses, and I would undertake not to take these clauses in Committee without due warning to those who opposed them. At this time of the Session, I must avail myself of any opportunity that offers to move that the Speaker leaves the Chair.