§ SIR STAFFORD NORTHCOTEasked the Prime Minister, Whether it was his intention to proceed to-morrow with the Motion in reference to the Arrears of Rent (Ireland) Bill, of which he had given Notice; and, if so, whether he would give an explanation as regards the general Business.
MR. GLADSTONESir, it was in consequence of noticing a remark made by the right hon. Gentleman, and like- 1614 wise an observation of the hon. Member for Mid Lincolnshire (Mr. Chaplin), that I postponed until to-morrow the Notice that I had given in the House; but I will, to-morrow, in making that Motion, state, as far as the actual condition of circumstances permits, what views the Government have in regard to the Business of the House. I shall only be able to do it in a form somewhat general tomorrow; but it will undoubtedly be made in a form more specific when we have made further progress.
§ MR. HEALYasked the Prime Minister, Whether he intended to make his statement at a Morning Sitting, or at 4 o'clock.