HC Deb 06 March 1883 vol 276 cc1610-1
LORD COLIN CAMPBELL

I wish to ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, What is the course the Government intend to take with regard to the Seed Advances (Scotland) Bill, the debate on which was adjourned at an early hour this morning? Either that Bill is an urgent measure, or it is not. If it is urgent, I think the House will be curious to know—[Cries of "Order!"]—

MR. SPEAKER

The noble Lord can put a Question, but he cannot enter into debate.

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. CHILDERS)

My noble Friend has not given me any Notice on the subject, and I can only now repeat what I said last night. The Bill is proposed by the hon. Member for Glasgow (Dr. Cameron), and I concurred last night in the solicitation to adjourn it until it could be debated. When it is debated, I will state to the House the views of the Government upon it.

LORD COLIN CAMPBELL

My Question to the right hon. Gentleman is, Whether the Government would give the House an opportunity of discussing the Bill on an early day?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. CHILDERS)

No, Sir; the urgent Business of the Government is such that we could not possibly do that; but we certainly should wish to have the Bill discussed, and at a reasonable hour.