HC Deb 25 November 1847 vol 95 c210
Mr. BROTHERTON

said, he wished to offer a suggestion to the House which would materially promote the public business. Would it not be expedient that, until after the Christmas holidays, Orders of the Day should take precedence of Notices? No Member, he was sure, wished to stay in town at this season of the year; but whilst they were there, they ought to confine their attention to public business of the greatest importance. If his suggestion were adopted, public business would be expedited, and the convenience of Members promoted.