HC Deb 11 July 1878 vol 241 cc1235-6
SIR HENRY JAMES (for Mr. MORGAN LLOYD)

asked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Whether the Government has determined upon any method for subjecting the Bill to a full and complete revision; and, whether Notice will be given of the day for moving the discharge of the Order, so as to afford the House an opportunity of expressing an opinion on the constitutional character of the proposal?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

The House is already aware, from what has occurred in "another place," what course the Government has resolved to pursue. The Bill will, during the autumn, be referred to the careful consideration of a Commission, consisting of Lord Blackburn, Mr. Justice Lush, and Sir James Fitzjames Stephen. I believe that the Commission will probably sit from September or October to December or January, so that their labours may be completed before next Session. As to the second Question, perhaps the hon. and learned Gentleman will kindly give Notice of it.