HC Deb 25 July 1878 vol 242 c230
MR. J. G. HUBBARD

As this is the 25thJuly, and there are 30 Orders, of which 22 or 23 are Government Orders, on the Paper, I think it is not unreasonable to ask for some information from the Government as to which of these measures it is intended to proceed with.

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

Sir, I think the Question is one which is rather abruptly put. It is necessary to see first what progress is made with the Business immediately before us before I am able to answer the Question.

MR. CLARE READ

I wish to ask the right hon. Gentleman, If there is any intention to ask the House to sit on Saturday?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

I think it is not improbable we may have to take that course; but it depends upon the progress we make with the Bills immediately before us, especially with the Intermediate Education (Ireland) Bill and the Cattle Bill. I hope, before the end of the evening, I shall be able to announce whether we shall require the House to sit on Saturday or not.

MR. ONSLOW

If we sit on Saturday morning, Is it the intention of the Government to proceed with any private Member's Bill?