§ SIR J. PAKINGTONasked the noble Lord at the head of the Government if it was the intention of Her Majesty's Ministers to propose any alterations in the rules and orders of the House for the regulation of the business of the House, in conformity with the recommendations of the Select Committee appointed last Session to inquire into the best means of facilitating the despatch of public business?
§ Lord J. RUSSELLI thank the hon. Baronet for having put this question. If he had not put it I was about to have stated that I do mean to propose several resolutions in pursuance of the report of the Select Committee which sat last Session. I mean likewise to propose some other resolutions upon the subject of the Sessional Orders, which will, I think, make an improvement in the mode of carrying on the business of this House. I will take care that the resolutions which I mean to propose shall be in the hands of Members to-morrow morning, as I propose to bring on the question the first thing on Monday. There are, however, some resolutions which it would be desirable to pass immediately, such as those affecting orders and notices; but with regard to the others I shall be quite ready, if the House require time for further deliberation—that is, with regard to those not immediately pressing—to consent to the consideration of them not being immediately proceeded with.