HC Deb 08 April 1862 vol 166 c712
VISCOUNT PALMERSTON

Sir, I was asked yesterday about the day on which, this House would adjourn for the Easter recess. It may be convenient to hon. Members that I should now state exactly how that matter stands. There are certain Resolutions connected with the Budget relating to brewers' licences, and other matters, which have yet to be passed in Committee. We hope they may be passed through Committee on Thursday, and reported on Friday, for it is essential they should be reported before the recess. In that case the House may be adjourned on Friday. On the other hand, if there should be any unforeseen delay on Thursday so as to prevent the Resolutions being passed through Committee before Friday, I am afraid we must ask the House to sit on Monday in order to receive the report. I should hope, however, after what has taken place, that we may be able to get the Resolutions passed through Committee on Thursday, in which case the House might be adjourned on Friday Until Monday the 28th.