HC Deb 19 March 1860 vol 157 cc834-5
MR. SPOONER

said, he wished to ask when the Government propose to adjourn for the Easter Recess, and when they mean to resume business again?

VISCOUNT PALMERSTON

No doubt, Sir, hon. Members, having been called together this Session rather earlier than usual, will be glad to have as long a Recess at Easter as can be conveniently given. But I am obliged to say that the period for adjournment must entirely depend on the progress of the public business now before us, some of which is of a very urgent nature, and certain Bills must be passed before Easter. Therefore we are not able at present to say on what day we shall recommend the House to adjourn.