§ SIR STAFFORD NORTHCOTEwished to know what would be the course of Business to-morrow—whether there would be a Morning Sitting to-morrow, and, if so, for what purpose?
MR. GLADSTONEsaid, the moment the Committee on the Irish Land Law Bill was closed—and he hoped it might be closed to-night—the Government would take Supply, which, indeed, they were bound to do by every consideration of good faith, as well as of policy. Monday, of course, would be devoted to the Transvaal debate. He was not yet in a condition to say whether the debate could be closed on Monday; but at this period of the year it would be more for convenience and advantage if, by sitting a little late, they could close it then, rather than extend the debate over two nights. In that case it would be their duty to proceed with the Report on the Land Bill on Tuesday and Wednesday. He should likewise add that, under the circumstances, they might be able to proceed next day to the third reading, though that was a matter with regard to which they must consult the feeling of the House.
§ SIR STAFFORD NORTHCOTEAssuming that the Committee on the Land Law (Ireland) Bill will be closed to-night, will there be a Morning Sitting to-morrow?