§ Order for Committee read.
§ In answer to Mr. BENTINCK,
SIR GEORGE LEWISsaid, the Thames Embankment Bill would be fixed for today. If it was concluded to-day, the Fortifications Bill would be taken the first thing on Monday; otherwise it would be the second Order.
§ MR. BERNAL OSBORNEYes; but the House ought to have a more definite answer; and unless one was given, he should divide the House on the question that the Bill should be absolutely fixed for Monday.
§ VISCOUNT PALMERSTONLet us do one thing at a time. We have got one Bill before us; let us finish that. If there is time on Monday for the hon. Gentleman to make a long speech, we will go on with the Bill; if not, I will agree to postpone the Order.
§ MR. BERNAL OSBORNEI wish that there may be time also for the noble Lord to make a long speech in reply.
§ Committee deferred till Monday next.