HC Deb 07 June 1883 vol 279 cc1922-3
LORD RANDOLPH CHURCHILL

asked the First Lord of the Treasury, Whether he can state the intention of the Government, with regard to the Medical Act Amendment Bill, on what day the Government propose to take the Second Reading of that measure, or if he can name any day on which he will be able to state positively when the Second Reading will be taken?

MR. GLADSTONE

Sir, I will not say anything with regard to this Bill which would lead to the supposition that it would interfere with the progress of the Corrupt Practices Bill or the Tenants' Compensation Bill. But it is a Bill which has been the production of very great labour, and which, I believe, has the very general, and indeed almost universal, assent of the Medical Profession, and which is admitted to embrace provisions of very great importance. Under these circumstances we believe that such a Bill will have a favourable reception from the House. We contemplate passing it this Session, and I shall study to find a means, without disturbing present arrangements, for making progress with the remaining stages of the Bill.

LORD RANDOLPH CHURCHILL

asked the right hon. Gentleman if he could state positively when the Bill would be taken, and if ample Notice of it would be given?

MR. GLADSTONE

said, that the best way would be for the representatives of the Medical Council to put themselves into communication with his right hon. Friend the Vice President. They would then endeavour to arrange when the Bill should be taken.