HC Deb 18 March 1878 vol 238 c1487
MR. MACDONALD

asked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, If, considering the loss of life in the Mines of the United Kingdom, he will arrange for the discussion of the Resolutions on that subject some day before the Easter holidays?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

Sir, I very much wish I could; but I am afraid, in the present state of Public Business, it is impossible.