HC Deb 13 June 1884 vol 289 cc247-8
MR. RYLANDS

asked when the further stages of the National Debt Bill would be taken, and hoped that the measure, which excited great interest, would be proceeded with at an hour of the evening when it could be properly discussed.

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. CHILDERS)

said, that all the financial provisions of the National Debt Bill had been disposed of last night in Committee, and there only remained to be dealt with the technical details relating to trustees. He proposed to proceed with the remaining stages of the Bill as rapidly as possible.

SIR STAFFORD NORTHCOTE

said, it would be convenient for the House to know what would be the general course of Government Business. Supposing the Representation of the People Bill was finished in Committee that day, what would be the Business on Tuesday and Thursday next?

MR. GLADSTONE

The House is aware that on Monday we propose to go into Supply for the purpose of taking the Education Vote. If we conclude today—as I hope we shall—the Committee on the Representation of the People Bill, we should then propose to take the Report on Tuesday. With regard to what lies beyond that I cannot say until I see what progress is made with the Report on the Bill.

MR. BUCHANAN

asked whether it was proposed to take the Scotch Vote on Monday night?

MR. MUNDELLA

Certainly, if possible.

In answer to Questions,

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. CHLLDERS)

said, he was anxious to meet the wishes of the House as far as possible in regard to proceeding with the National Debt Bill; and, therefore, if the House went into Committee of Supply at the Evening Sitting, the Government would suspend Supply by 12 o'clock, in order to take the National Debt Bill.

MR. MACFARLANE

inquired after what hour the Customs and Inland Revenue Bill would not be taken?

THE CHANCELLOR or THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. CHILDERS)

said, he could not undertake that the Bill would be taken at an early hour; but it certainly would not be taken after 1 o'clock.

LORD RANDOLPH CHURCHILL

asked, whether the right hon. Gentleman would engage not to proceed with the Coinage Bill after 4 o'clock in the morning.

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. CHILDERS)

I do not suppose the Question of the noble Lord is seriously put?

LORD RANDOLPH CHURCHILL

Yes; it is.

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. CHILDERS)

We have not the smallest intention of taking the Coinage Bill at a late hour.

MR. SEXTON

asked the Prime Minister if he could yet indicate the date on which the Government would proceed with the second reading of the Purchase of Land Bill; and if he could not, whether he would say that such Notice would be given as would enable Members generally from Ireland to be present?

MR. GLADSTONE

I can make no positive declaration until we are clear of the Representation of the People Bill; but I quite agree with the hon. Gentleman that full Notice should be given.