§ MR. JUSTIN M'CARTHYasked the First Lord of the Treasury, Whether he is prepared to afford any facilities for the early discussion of the Motion on the Arrest of Mr. Dillon, M.P., and the conduct of the Irish Executive?
MR. GLADSTONEI cannot see the cogency of the hon. Member's request, seeing that he withdrew the Motion immediately before Tuesday last, when it was almost certain he could have brought it on. ["Oh, oh!"] There were no other Motions in the way which threatened to lead to any lengthened discussion; instead of which a discussion of several hours' duration was raised on the Motion for adjournment. Still, I should be glad to meet the views of the hon. Member if it were in my power; but if he means to ask whether I will set aside the Land Law (Ireland) Bill to make way for it, then my answer must be in the negative.
§ MR. JUSTIN M'CARTHYasked whether the right hon. Gentleman would give a Morning Sitting for the discussion of Mr. Dillon's arrest?
MR. GLADSTONENothing but a strong public necessity would induce me to ask the House for a Morning Sitting at this period of the year. The hon. Member withdrew his Motion, and therefore I think we can hardly say there is that strong sense of public necessity.