§ MR. E. JENKINSasked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Whether, since the ordinary means have failed to obtain a day, within a reasonable time, for bringing on the Motion relating to the Military Command in South Africa, the Government will give practical effect to their desire to assist him; and, whether he is now prepared to name a day for the discussion of that Motion?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUERI have considered the Question; but it is very difficult to find days for bringing on Government Bills, to say nothing of affording opportunities for the discussion of Motions. I am afraid that, under the circumstances, I cannot promise the hon. Gentleman a night.
§ MR. E. JENKINSIn consequence of the answer of the right hon. Gentleman there is only one course left open to me, and of that I propose to give Notice. Having left upon the Paper, 1403 for a considerable time, a Motion of censure on the Government, and calling in question the conduct of an officer in the field which it would be an injustice to him should be continued there, I must leave the matter to the judgment of the country, and I will withdraw the Motion.