HC Deb 10 July 1884 vol 290 cc690-1
MR. ANDERSON

asked the First Lord of the Treasury, If, in consequence of what has happened in another place, he will arrange for a day for the discussion of a Resolution which has been for some time on the Order Book, to the following effect:— That, in the opinion of this House, the continuance, unreformed, of a Legislative Chamber of an irresponsible character, and with legisla- tive functions founded largely on mere accident of birth, is incompatible with wise legislation and antagonistic to the welfare of the people?

MR. GLADSTONE

I am very reluctant to answer any Question about giving a day for the discussion of any Resolution, and in what I have to say to the House in a minute or two, I am afraid I shall speak, not of giving days, but of taking days. Therefore, I am not in a position to hold out any hope to my hon. Friend.

MR. ANDERSON

As the reply of the Prime Minister is not altogether satisfactory, I beg leave to give Notice that I will repeat it the next time an irresponsible Legislative Chamber — [Cries of "Order!"]—has the audacity to reject a Bill sent up by this House. [Cries of "Oh!" and "Order!"]

MR. SPEAKER

The Notice, so far as it reached me, is couched in an irregular form, reflecting upon the other branch of the Legislature.