HC Deb 27 July 1874 vol 221 c761
MR. W. E. FORSTER

asked the First Lord of the Treasury, If he can give the House the names of the three new Charity Commissioners which it is the intention of the Government to appoint?

MR. DISRAELI

I hope, Sir, to be able to follow the precedent to which the right hon. Gentleman refers, but it will not be convenient to give the names to-day. A very short time, however, will elapse before they are given.

MR. W. E. FORSTER

May I ask if the Government will not proceed with the third reading of the Bill to-morrow unless the names are given? If the right hon. Gentleman follows precedent, he will give the names before the Bill leaves this House.

MR. DISRAELI

I do not think the course of Business ought to be interrupted by such a circumstance; but it is possible they may be given before that time.

MR. MUNDELLA

On the Question, that the Bill be read a third time. I shall move that it is inexpedient to pass the Bill until the names of the Commissioners are given.