§ MR. BLACKsaid, he would beg to ask the Lord Advocate when he will lay his Bill for the repeal of the Annuity Tax on the Table.
§ THE LORD ADVOCATEsaid that, although the hon. Member had induced the House to pass the second reading of a measure on this subject, he thought he should best meet the wishes and expectations of those who desired the settlement of the question by proceeding with the Bill which the Government intended to introduce. He hoped to be able to proceed with it on an early day, but at that moment he could not name the day.
§ Motion agreed to.
§ House at rising to adjourn till Monday next.