§ SIR CHARLES W. DILKEasked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, With reference to the promises made by the Home Secretary in 1876, and by himself and by the Attorney General in 1877, that the Government would, at an early date, bring in and press forward a Bill to amend the Corrupt Practices Acts, when the Bill will be introduced?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUERSir, I am afraid I can only say we have been very anxious to bring in this Bill, but the pressure of Business during the last few Sessions has rendered it very difficult to do so. The Bill has been prepared, and is ready to be brought in; but I do not think, at the present moment, I can make any promise on the subject.