§ LORD ELCHOsaid, he would venture to remind Her Majesty's Government that on Saturday next the Annual Volunteer Review was to take place at Wimbledon, and that the Sultan had intimated his intention of being present. The Commander-in-Chief had also intimated his intention of sending down the Household brigade and other troops. Under these circumstances, he wished to ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Whether, in order to enable Volunteers to attend in strong force, he would be disposed to give a half-holyday on the occasion to those who belonged to the different departments of the Civil Service?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUERsaid, he did not know what the extent of his influence might be, but as he understood that it was impossible, under ordinary circumstances, for Volunteers to appear in considerable force at an hour when his Imperial Majesty could conveniently be present, he was very much in favour of an arrangement being made which would enable them to attend. He would consult those who had influence in these matters, and see if he could not meet the wishes of the noble Lord.