HC Deb 28 March 1878 vol 239 cc121-2

In reply to Major NOLAN,

COLONEL STANLEY

said, it was hoped they would be able to proceed with the Civil Service Estimates that night.

MR. OSBORNE MORGAN

asked, Whether it was the intention of the Government to hold a Morning Sitting on Friday?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

said, he really hoped that it would not be necessary to have a Morning Sitting on Friday. Morning Sittings were most inconvenient, and he hoped there would be no necessity to resort to one to-morrow. Government only proposed them under great pressure.

MR. RYLANDS

asked, Whether, in view of the present state of Public Business, the Government would now consent to postpone the further consideration of the County Government Bill until after Easter?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

said, it was perfectly obvious that they could not expect to get a fair discussion of the Bill before Easter; and, therefore, the Government would not propose to proceed with it until after the Holidays.