§ Order for Committee read.
§ (1.15.) MR. SEXTON (Belfast, W.)What do the Government intend to do with this Bill?
§ THE CHIEF SECRETARY FOR IRELAND (Mr. A. J. BALFOUR, Manchester, E.)Unfortunately, though a Private Bill it is of a controversial character. There are two or three hon. Members who are opposed to certain parts of it, but I trust they will not press their opposition to an extreme length. They desire an opportunity of expressing their views, and therefore we cannot take the Bill until after 12 o'clock. Subject to getting on with 372 Supply, I understand that my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer will afford the House a fair opportunity for the consideration of the Bill, if the discussion is not carried to an unreasonable length.
§ MR. SEXTONWhen will it be taken?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. GOSCHEN, St. George's, Hanover Square)We cannot stop Supply.
§ Committee deferred till Monday next.