HC Deb 25 July 1888 vol 329 cc432-3
SIR WILFRID LAWSON (Cumberland, Cockermouth)

Before Public Business commences I wish to ask any Member of the Government whether it is true that since we broke up last night a Member of this House has been arrested?

Several hon. MEMBERS

What for?

SIR WILFRID LAWSON

I do not know under what charge. Perhaps the right hon. Gentleman the First Lord of the Treasury can answer the Question.

THE FIRST LORD (Mr. W. H. SMITH) (Strand, Westminster)

I have heard of nothing of the kind. I have no information at all upon the subject.

SIR WILFRID LAWSON

Has any other Member of the Government any information on the subject which he can communicate to the House?

[No reply.]

MR. SPEAKER

The Clerk will now——

DR. TANNER (Cork Co., Mid)

May I ask——

MR. SPEAKER

Order, order! The Clerk will now proceed to read the Orders of the Day.