HC Deb 23 March 1882 vol 267 c1671
MR. SEXTON

asked the Prime Minister, Whether he would permit the adjournment of the Procedure Debate at midnight in order to give him an opportunity to bring on his Motion for a Call of the House?

MR. GLADSTONE

Sir, I am not master of the proceedings of the House, or of the particular moment at which an adjournment can be moved. At the time mentioned some hon. Member may be in possession of the House.