HC Deb 20 July 1882 vol 272 c1100
COLONEL MAKINS

asked whether the Prime Minister, when he stated that the Corrupt Practices Bill had the unanimous approval of the House, was aware that there were 25 pages of Amendments on the Paper with regard to the Bill?

MR. GLADSTONE

said, he was aware that there was a largo number of Amendments on the Paper; but he understood they were directed in perfect good faith towards the improvement of the Bill.

MR. CAVENDISH BENTINCK

asked whether the right hon. Gentleman intended to proceed with the Bill that night?

MR. GLADSTONE

said, not unless it could be taken at a convenient hour.

MR. CAVENDISH BENTINCK

asked what the right hon. Gentleman considered a convenient hour?

MR. GLADSTONE

Half-past 12.

MR. CAVENDISH BENTINCK

said, he begged to give Notice that if the Bill was called on after 11 he would move that the Chairman do report Progress.